Space Solar Power
Symposium

The power sector is entering an era of rapidly rising electricity demand, constrained transmission, and an urgent need for new sources of firm, carbon-free generation.

The opening keynote explains why space solar power should now enter the planning horizon of utilities, data center operators, investors, and energy policymakers — and what this symposium aims to accomplish.

A brief overview introduces the technology and the impact of a Space Solar Power future, establishing a common foundation for the discussions that follow.

A rigorous debate, argued on both sides through the frameworks energy planners and investors already apply: cost, capacity value, system reliability, financing, transmission integration, and technology risk. One side argues the case holds; the other argues the money is better spent on terrestrial paths. Neither side is a straw man.

Five companies share their approach — a rapid view of the different architectures, business models, and near-term applications emerging across the industry.

Key takeaway: What assumptions must hold for Space Solar Power to become competitive — and what evidence should utilities, investors, and policymakers require before acting?

As AI drives unprecedented demand for reliable electricity, hyperscalers are investing billions in new nuclear, geothermal, and other firm energy resources. This session explores where space solar power could fit — powering terrestrial data centers, enabling orbital computing, or creating entirely new energy architectures that combine both.

Space solar companies, hyperscalers, and utility leaders discuss where Space Solar Power could create unique value, what performance and economics operators would require, and the technical and commercial hurdles that must be overcome before adoption becomes realistic.

Key takeaway: Where can space solar power provide a compelling advantage over conventional energy solutions for hyperscale computing, and what milestones would make it a serious option for future AI infrastructure?

Space Solar Power is not only an energy technology; it could become strategic infrastructure influencing industrial capacity, energy security, international standards, and economic competitiveness. This session examines how the United States and other nations are approaching Space Solar Power, which regulatory and governance frameworks already apply, where critical gaps remain, and how government and industry can move together without slowing innovation.

Key takeaway: The countries that establish early capabilities, standards, supply chains, and commercial experience may shape the future market for energy delivered from space.

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After learning about the potential, the challenges, the opportunity, and the threats, what do you need to continue considering Space Solar Power? An open, interactive working session that turns the morning's discussion into practical next steps. Participants and speakers will identify priority questions, potential partnerships, pilot opportunities, research needs, and actions that utilities, companies, investors, and public agencies can begin pursuing now.

Key takeaway: Go beyond a general expression of interest — establish the relationships and follow-on activities needed to carry the conversation beyond the symposium.