Stratospheric solar array
From AdCiv
This is something that has been brewing in my mind for a while that seems to have enormous potential.
The basic concept is to have a vast constellation of hydrogen blimps floating in the stratosphere collecting the sun's energy.
Having them in the stratosphere has many advantages:
- In permanent sunshine
- Above most of the weather
- Out of the way of air traffic and wildlife
- The hours of sunshine are slightly increases due to the altitude
- Less attenuation of sunlight due to being above 2/3 of the atmosphere
