AI boom renews interest in space-based solar power

As artificial intelligence's energy demands accelerate, researchers and companies including Elon Musk's ventures are revisiting space-based solar as a potential large-scale clean power source.

First covered Sep 22, 2026 · 1:25 PM PT · 1 article

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4d Latitude Media Is the AI boom getting us any closer to space-based solar? — For the U.S., Elon Musk’s ecosystem of companies is likely to be central to any winning strategy.

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docs.fcc.gov Da 26 113A1 (docs.fcc.gov)

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Appeared in: 2026-09-23 (#17)

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