Hmm. I’m guessing none of these scientists played Sim City. Satellite microwave power plants inevitably lead to parts of your city bursting in flames as the satellite becomes misaligned.
and we all know how realistic of a guidepost simcity can be...
I see the energy generated in space as being used in space. Putting entire Chinese factories in orbit and wafting down palletloads of high value manufactured goods would be more cost-effective than trying to ship energy to a fearful Earth.
Yeah, and the first time a birdie migrates through the beam, or they discover a purple titmouse burrow near the collector the greenies will nix this form of energy too.