Lunar PanelsCould we soon be using the light of the Moon as a source of energy using Lunar Panels?
The Sun’s light and heat is the source of solar energy which we harness to generate electricity, or heat water and spaces. However, nighttime brings its own light. Moonlight!
Could the light from the Moon provide enough light energy to generate electricity?
The Moon doesn’t give off its own light, but rather reflects the Sun’s light. It is still sunlight being used, just reflected off of the Moon first.
A Japanese construction company has put forward a plan to make a solar belt to go around the Moon. The Moon is constantly in the Sun’s light (except during a lunar eclipse), so power could be harnessed 24/7.
The energy would be sent back through microwaves (actual microwaves, not the appliance in your kitchen) to receivers placed all over the world. These receivers would change the microwaves into electricity and distribute the energy to nearby cities and towns.
There would obviously be massive challenges to overcome, such as the people and materials needed to build such a big structure, and carrying everything to the Moon.
Maybe all the energy the Earth needs will be generated from solar panels on the Moon in your lifetime.
