Question : Generation of Solar Power by Satellites

(a) whether the Government has any plan to extract power from space solar satellites;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be started; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

(a) No Madam. At present Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has no plan to extract power from space solar satellites.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) The technical and economical viability of harnessing solar power from space is yet not established globally.

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