A.V. Neshumova1, V.V. Druzhin2, A. Yu. Antonenkova3, G.A.Gudkov4

1–3 Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (Moscow, Russia),
4 Hyperion Ltd. (Moscow, Russia)
 

Due to the increasing population of the planet and, as a result, the ever-increasing need for energy, as well as the continuous depletion of natural resources, the issue of switching to alternative energy sources is acute, among which special attention is paid to solar energy. The idea of switching to solar energy is not new, but at present this idea is no longer unworkable. But solar energy has a number of limitations: cloudy weather, changing seasons, the need for large areas. A special place is occupied by the idea of creating space solar power stations, however, when creating a SSPS, scientists also face various limitations. When designing such large-sized space structures, it is necessary to solve many tasks, including the control of parametric reflective mirrors. Such mirrors are part of the solar concentrators used in the creation of SSPS. Various control methods are used to control the parameters of mirrors. Also, monitoring the parameters of reflective mirrors can be one of the ways to increase the efficiency of solar panels.

This review presents and systematizes information about the reasons that prompted the transition to alternative energy sources, to the sun as one of these sources; about the development of modern solar energy in general and about space solar energy in particular; provides an overview of international projects in recent years aimed at improving solar energy and designing space solar power stations; and notes ways to increase the efficiency of solar panels.

This review can be used to obtain brief information about the state of modern solar energy and the reasons for the transition to this energy source, as well as about international projects of space solar power stations.

Neshumova A.V., Druzhin V.V., Antonenkova A.Yu., Gudkov G.A. On the issue of modern space solar energy. Nanotechnology: development and applications – XXI century. 2022 V. 14. № 1. P. 52–56. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18127/j22250980-202201-06 (in Russian)

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