Energy conversion materials for the space solar power station

Abstract

Since it was first time proposed, the Space Solar Power Station (SSPS) has attracted great attention all over the world, which is a huge space system and provide energy for Earth. Although several schemes and abundant studies on SSPS have been proposed and conducted, it is still unrealized. The reason why SSPS is still an idea, not only because it is a giant and complex project, but also due to the requirement of various excellent space materials. Among the diverse required materials, we believe energy materials are the most important. Herein, we reviewed the space energy conversion materials for SSPS.