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The Chinese scientists hoping to use a space solar plant to power the world
Chinese scientists at Xidian University are testing hardware to generate power in space and transmit it to Earth. They have demonstrated sending power over 100 metres using solar panels, mirrors, and a microwave transmitter, with ambitions to achieve 36,000km transmission.
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