[Interview] How Space-Based Reflectors Can Change Solar Energy

Published: Jan. 31, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

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Solar energy is simple the best energy source we have access to. But how can we make it even better? With space tech, of course! In this interview I\'m talking about a project that suggests putting giant solar reflectors in orbit to extend daytime for solar farms on Earth with my guest, Dr Onur Celik.

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00:00 Intro
\\n01:19 Space reflectors
\\n14:59 Reflectors vs more traditional ideas
\\n20:21 How it will look from the ground
\\n30:25 Applications outside of Earth
\\n37:40 Current obsessions
\\n38:30 Final thoughts and more interviews

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