US Military Funds Overview Energy's Space Solar Beacon for 2028 Orbital Test
The US Department of Defense has awarded Overview Energy a contract to develop a homing beacon for space-based solar power. This technology aims to beam energy from orbit to ground-based solar arrays, with a low-Earth-orbit demonstration planned for 2028 and commercial geosynchronous deployment targeted for 2030. The project addresses military needs for remote power and potential civilian utility-scale generation, though experts remain divided on its economic viability compared to existing renewables.