The new technology, currently under development, will be used as the core technology of the space solar power systems (SSPS), which will generate power on a geostationary satellite at 36,000kms above the earth using solar cell panels.
The power generated by SSPS will be transmitted to earth by microwave/laser, without using cables and it will be converted to electrical energy.
As part of the testing, 10KW of power was sent from a transmitting unit by microwave into a receiver unit located on the earth at a distance of 500m away by the illumination of LED lights, using part of power transmitted.
The testing also confirmed the performance of the advanced control system technology used to regulate the direction of the microwave beam so that it does not veer from the targeted receiver unit.
MHI conducted the ground demonstration testing, under an agreement with Japan Space Systems, the incorporated foundation that has been consigned by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to carry out the 2012 Solar Power Wireless Transmission Technology Development Project.
Image: The power generated by SSPS will be transmitted to earth by microwave/laser, without using cables and it will be converted to electrical energy. Photo: courtesy of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
