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An Economic Assessment of Space Solar Power as a Source of Electricity for Space-Based Activities

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  • Macauley, Molly

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  • Davis, James

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We develop a conceptual model of the economic value of space solar power (SSP) as a source of power to in-space activities, such as spacecraft and space stations. We offer several estimates of the value based on interviews and published data, discuss technological innovations that may compete with or be complementary to SSP, and consider alternative institutional arrangements for government and the private sector to provide SSP.

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  • Macauley, Molly & Davis, James, 2001. "An Economic Assessment of Space Solar Power as a Source of Electricity for Space-Based Activities," RFF Working Paper Series dp-01-46, Resources for the Future.
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    1. Macauley, Molly & Darmstadter, Joel & Fini, John & Greenberg, Joel & Maulbetsch, John & Schaal, A. Michael & Styles, Geoffrey & Vedda, James, 2000. "Can Power from Space Compete?," RFF Working Paper Series dp-00-16, Resources for the Future.
      • MacAuley, Molly K. & Darmstadter, Joel & Fini, John N. & Greenberg, Joel S. & Maulbetsch, John S. & Schaal, A. Michael & Styles, Geoffrey S.W. & Vedda, James A., 2000. "Can Power from Space Compete?," Discussion Papers 10542, Resources for the Future.
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    innovation; government policy;

    JEL classification:

    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D
    • L98 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Government Policy

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