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Space-based solar represents a game-changing breakthrough that could revolutionize Europe's energy future. The technology offers continuous power generation unaffected by weather, natural disasters, or day-night cycles. With a potential 80% reduction in terrestrial renewable needs and 15% cost savings, this innovation could accelerate net-zero goals while providing reliable baseload power.
Space-based solar energy remains prohibitively expensive, with costs currently 12 orders of magnitude above break-even points needed for viability. The technology faces massive technological hurdles — including wireless power transmission, orbital assembly, space debris risks and the cost of launching and maintaining these systems. Space solar is still a distant dream, and it's not yet economically sound.