Abstract
In Space Solar Power (SSP), a satellite collects and transmits solar energy to a terrestrial station via a 5.8 GHz microwave signal. The ground station rectifies this power to direct current, providing sustainable power to an energy grid. The main implementation barrier for SSP is cost. This paper investigates plain silica glass as a low cost and transparent alternative ground station substrate. Transparency allows for simultaneous use of the land for supplemental economic activities like agriculture that can offset the overall cost. Glass along with adhesive copper foil and discrete components are used to construct a rectifying antenna circuit with up to 7.4 % efficiency for use in a SSP ground station implementation.
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