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Can Power from Space Compete?

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Macauley, Molly () (Resources for the Future)
Darmstadter, Joel () (Resources for the Future)
Fini, John
Greenberg, Joel
Maulbetsch, John
Schaal, A. Michael
Styles, Geoffrey
Vedda, James

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Satellite solar power (SSP) has been suggested as an alternative to terrestrial energy resources for electricity generation. In this study, we consider the market for electricity from the present to 2020, roughly the year when many experts expect SSP to be technically achievable. We identify several key challenges for SSP in competing with conventional electricity generation in developed and developing countries, discuss the role of market and economic analysis as technical development of SSP continues during the coming years, and suggest future research directions to improve understanding of the potential economic viability of SSP.

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  1. Burtraw, Dallas & Krupnick, Alan, 1996. "The Social Cost of Electricity: Do the Numbers Add Up?," Discussion Papers dp-96-30, Resources For the Future. [Downloadable!]
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  2. Dailami, Mansoor & Leipziger, Danny, 1997. "Infrastructure project finance and capital flows : a new perspective," Policy Research Working Paper Series 1861, The World Bank. [Downloadable!]
  3. Austin, David & Macauley, Molly, 2000. "Estimating Future Consumer Welfare Gains from Innovation: The Case of Digital Data Storage," Discussion Papers dp-00-13, Resources For the Future. [Downloadable!]
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  1. Macauley, Molly & Davis, James, 2001. "An Economic Assessment of Space Solar Power as a Source of Electricity for Space-Based Activities," Discussion Papers dp-01-46, Resources For the Future. [Downloadable!]
  2. Newell, Richard & Wilson, Nathan, 2005. "Technology Prizes for Climate Change Mitigation," Discussion Papers dp-05-33, Resources For the Future. [Downloadable!]
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