Two University of Queensland students are exploring whether solar power could provide around the clock electricity and thermal energy for a moon base or settlement.
It’s one step in a research project by students Reece Otto and Shon Mori to develop a versatile and scalable power solution for space settlements.
“Due to the sky-rocketing nature of space technological advancements, demand for power generation in space is increasing,” Mr Otto said.
“Our paper demonstrates that by using concentrated solar power in conjunction with thermal storage from moon rocks, we can provide electrical energy as well as thermal energy to heat habitats during the lunar night.
“If we can develop this power solution, it could create a number of possibilities for further space exploration and settlement.”
Student Shon Mori said their paper, “Concentrated Solar Power for Space Settlements”, took third place at the at the
“The event and conversing with the PhD students at the conference has made me excited about the opportunities in research on offer at 国产探花 and interstate,” Mr Mori said.
The project has received seed funding from the through
Media: 国产探花 Communications, Paige Ashby, p.ashby@uq.edu.au, 0430 511 615.
