Space-Based Solar Power Ep 36: Edoardo Taricco & Martin Soltau
What if the future of clean energy isn’t on Earth—but orbiting high above it?
Today’s episode of Energy Futures Podcast, we explore the exciting world of space-based energy.
Topics Discussed
- Space-based solar power as an era defining new source of clean energy
- The manufacturing, testing and longevity of satellite technologies, and
- Financing space-based solar power
Episode Overview
with timestamps
Introduction to Space-Based Solar Power
Guest Introduction: Martin Soltau
Background and Formation of Space Solar
Technology Overview: Cassiopeia Design
Continuous Power and Beam Steering
Comparison with Other Satellite Designs
Energy Conversion and Grid Integration
Modularity and Assembly in Space
Value Chain and Partnerships
Elon Musk's Critique and Industry Response
Energy System Modeling and Economics
Funding and Investment Landscape
Solar Cell Technologies and Sustainability
Receiver Design and Land Use
Global Distribution and Governance
International Efforts and Government Programs
Technical Differences in Global Designs
Space Solar's Office and Demonstrators
Company Strategy and Public Engagement
Roadmap to Deployment
UK Government Support and Policy Challenges
Closing Remarks and Future Outlook
Meet our Guests
Edoardo Taricco
Host - Mechanical engineer graduate of the MSc in sustainable energy futures from Imperial.
Edoardo's link -
Martin Soltau
Co founder and Co-CEO of Space Solar, a leading start-up in the revolutionary sector of Space-Based Solar Power.
Martin's link -
Additional Links
Space Solar link -
Frazer-Nash Consultancy Link -
Blue Origin Link -
SpaceX link -
MDA Space link -
Professor Paul Mitcheson, Imperial Link -
Professor Goran Strbac, Imperial link -
Aethurflux link -
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) link -
Oxford Space Systems link -
Sustainable Markets Initiative link -
Tech Nation Future Fifty link -
Satellite Applications Catapult link -
Reykjavik Energy link -
British Antarctic Survey link -
UK Space Agency link -
OFCOM link -
OFGEM link -
Civil Aviation Authority link -
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