Rather than collect solar energy at 100 Watts per square meter from a source 93 million miles away for a few hours per day; does it not make more sense to collect energy with small high power density photovoltaic collector from a local energy source that is available 24 hours a day? Apparently, this is possible.
The validations were performed by multiple, independent, qualified professionals with PhDs in Engineering and Physics, including a fortune 500 corporate team. The test instruments, and calibration were appropriate. The results warranted funding, which was provided. I cannot post a link, so for more details, google BrilliantLightPower Validation-Reports.
Their commercialization schedule of 2017 is optimistic, since significant engineering issues remain creating a device that can handle the energy density with acceptable reliability. The good news is, the process generates energy, and they have development funding. Hopefully they can ship by 2018.
The validations were performed by multiple, independent, qualified professionals with PhDs in Engineering and Physics, including a fortune 500 corporate team. The test instruments, and calibration were appropriate. The results warranted funding, which was provided. I cannot post a link, so for more details, google BrilliantLightPower Validation-Reports.
Their commercialization schedule of 2017 is optimistic, since significant engineering issues remain creating a device that can handle the energy density with acceptable reliability. The good news is, the process generates energy, and they have development funding. Hopefully they can ship by 2018.
