Each satellite would be relatively small, weighing just 35 pounds.
“The more solar farms we build, the less people actually want it during the day.
The theory appears sound.
The test reportedly generated about 500 watts per square meter of solar panel.
However, the persistent issue remains intermittency.
Solar energy only produces about 25 percent of its rated capacity over a year in the US.
Not everyone is enthusiastic about the sun-beaming satellites, though.
We’ll find out soon enough if this is a real concern.
Reflect Orbital has secured funding to launch its first prototype satellite mirror as early as 2025.
