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China's Ambitious Solar Project Aims for Orbital Power by 2030

3/3/2026

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China advances its solar power program, the Zhuri project, led by engineer Duan Baoyan, aiming for a megawatt-class demonstration in Earth orbit by 2030.
The project envisions a geostationary orbit solar power station generating gigawatt-level electricity, building on a ground-based test tower that has transmitted power to multiple moving receivers.
Duan says the technology could transmit clean energy and possibly influence typhoon intensity and paths by heating moisture.

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China advances its solar power program, the Zhuri project, led by engineer Duan Baoyan, aiming for a megawatt-class demonstration in Earth orbit by 2030.
The project envisions a geostationary orbit solar power station generating gigawatt-level electricity, building on a ground-based test tower that has transmitted power to multiple moving receivers.
Duan says the technology could transmit clean energy and possibly influence typhoon intensity and paths by heating moisture.