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Wireless Power

"An earthbound experiment to transmit power wirelessly in Hawaii may lead the way for projects that "beam" solar energy from satellites in orbit. The experiment, which was funded by the Discovery Channel, allowed for an ex-NASA scientist to shoot power approximately 92 miles.

There was much power lost in the 20 watt transfer and even if the full payload survived, it would have been enough to barely run a small fluorescent bulb. But the limitations on the experiment were caused by budget, not theory, according to the experimenters.

The goal is to get some satellites up into space and work out a way to capture the pure unfiltered-by-the-atmosphere-rays that only outer space can provide. Experts are saying that if we can power even just a single lightbulb on Earth from space, capitalism will take care of the rest and we'll have enough geostationary infrastructure to power 500,000 homes by 2030."

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