Reflect Orbital aims to enhance power production by deploying satellites with reflective mylar mirrors to bounce sunlight to Earth, extending solar energy availability even after dark.
CEO Ben Nowack emphasized at the conference that the challenge with solar energy is its unavailability at night. Reflect Orbital's innovation could provide solar farms with critical added sunlight.
The satellites, orbiting 370 miles above Earth, could potentially give solar power plants an additional 30 minutes of sunshine during peak demand times, changing energy supply dynamics.
Experimentation on Earth with a mylar mirror attached to a hot air balloon led to significant breakthroughs, showcasing the potential of Reflect Orbital's technology for practical applications.
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