Overview
Energy
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Naked-eye view: the near-infrared beam can't be seen. The panels still produce power.
Average capacity factor
sun only
25%
Sunlight
Overview beam
Hour of day
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Infrared view
Naked eye
1
How it works
2
Grid scenario
9:42 pm
Sun below horizon
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Satellite slot
60°W (as in module 1)
100°W
115°W, due south
Optical power
2029: 10 kW
2030+: 20 MW fleet
250 MW
Fill to nameplate
Beam diameter
Beam spots
Beam schedule
Top up to nameplate
Night only
Evening peak, 5 to 11 pm
Off
Conversion assumptions
Beam on panels
Panel conversion
Plant output now
0 MW
From the beam now
0 MW
Beam energy, 24 h
0 MWh
Capacity factor, 24 h
0%
Sunlight
Overview beam
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