SPS Moon-sX Concept by Elisa Shebaro
In a time when fossil fuels are quickly depleting, our power grid is failing us and the population is rapidly increasing, I propose an innovative and practical solution, my Solar Power Satellite (SPS) Moon-sX. My sphere SPS Moon-sX Concept is: Small Simple in design Resistant Lightweight hence less expensive to launch in Geosynchronous Orbit. Less vulnerable to the hostile Space environment. The objective of my Solar Power Satellite (SPS Moon-sX) Concept is to deliver electricity at a levelized cost of 6 cents per kWh or lower within cities where it is most needed. It can also be used to provide emergency power electricity in the event of another climate disaster or blackout. SPS Moon-sX is a safe, efficient and revolutionary energy solution for our future. Website: http://www.elisashebaro.com/sps/
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- 2. SPS Moon-‐sX Concept by Elisa Shebaro November 19, 2014 2 “At present humanity uses about 120,000 billion kWh of energy each year.! This includes energy for ! electricity, transportation, fuels, heating, and other purposes. ! 85% of this is derived from combustion fuels. By 2030, there will be approximately 9 billion people.” ! Dr. Mankins! ! What is the Solution to the Energy Crisis?! ! !
- 3. SPS Moon-‐sX Concept by Elisa Shebaro November 19, 2014 3 A Solar Power Satellite is essentially a structure in high earth orbit that ! captures sunlight in space. Converts it into electricity and then into ! microwaves, to be wireless power transmitted ! to a ground receiver on Earth. ! It is then converted into electricity and distributed through the grid.! ! “Currently, electricity worldwide costs 25 to 35 cents (US) per kWh! and ! the International Space Station costs over $100 (US) per kWh”! ! Dr. Mankins ! What is a Solar Power Satellite?!
- 4. SPS Moon-‐sX Concept by Elisa Shebaro November 19, 2014 4 Advantages of the Solar Power Satellite! ! o Abundant, continuous sunlight with no atmosphere ! o Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year ! o Covers larger land surface area without taking up land on Earth ! o Price Competitive! o Technologically Feasible ! o Practical and efficient solar energy source ! o More efficient than ground solar! o Safer than nuclear! o Can be an excellent energy source in case of emergencies! o Baseload power for residential and/or industrial use. For example my SPS can provide energy to be used for the desalination process for drinking water in California.!
- 5. SPS Moon-‐sX Energy for Terrestrial Markets Human Space Explora9on Commercial Satellites/Missions Spin-‐Off Applica9ons (such as Solar Wind and Light Satellite, Rota9onal Habitat) Robo9c Explora9on Missions SPS Moon-‐sX Concept by Elisa Shebaro November 19, 2014 5 Business Case Review
- 6. SPS Moon-‐sX Concept by Elisa Shebaro November 19, 2014 6 What Solar Power Satellite Moon-sX Needs:! ! o A small, committed team of Solar Power Satellite Engineers.! o Program Manager.! o Would like to begin building my Solar Power Satellite ! prototype no later than 2017.! ! !
- 7. SPS Moon-‐sX Concept by Elisa Shebaro November 19, 2014 7 ! ! ! ! ! Currently, Apple Solar Farm costs ! $840-850 million! (for ground solar) to build.! ! Caltech and Northrop Grumman have a! $17.5 million! research initiative for Solar Power Satellites.! ! My Solar Power Satellite Moon-sX Prototype ! will need $15 million ! which includes ground receiver (rectenna) prototype ! as well as launching (into space) costs.! ! Would use Verizon SmartPitch Prize $ to continue studying and developing efficient, ! state-of-the-art SPS technology. ! I may already have a possible corporate funder.! ! ! !
- 8. SPS Moon-‐sX Concept by Elisa Shebaro November 19, 2014 8 GraphicsbyCarlLierman!