Idea of space solar power station closer to reality

Chinese scientists have successfully tested a ground-based system capable of wirelessly transmitting power to multiple moving targets simultaneously, marking a major breakthrough in the global race to harness solar energy from space.

The milestone was achieved by the "Sun Chasing project" research team led by Duan Baoyan, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a professor at Xidian University in Shaanxi province.

The breakthrough brings the long-envisioned concept of orbital "wireless charging stations" closer to reality.