The Solar Belt Configuration
1. Lunar solar cells
To ensure continuous generation of power, an array of solar cells will extend like a belt along the entire 11,000km lunar equator. This belt will grow in width from a few kilometers to 400km.
2. Electric power cables
The cables will transfer the electric power from the lunar solar cells to the transmission facilities.
3. Microwave power transmission antennas
The 20km-diameter antennas will transmit power to the receiving rectennas. A guidance beacon (radio beacon) brought from the Earth will be used to ensure accurate transmission.
4. Laser power transmission facilities
High-energy-density laser will be beamed to the receiving facilities. A guidance beacon (radio beacon) brought from the Earth will be used to ensure accurate transmission.
5. Transportation route along the lunar equator
Materials needed for the construction and maintenance of the Solar Belt will be transported along this route. Electric power cables will be installed under the transportation route.
6. Solar cell production plants
The plants will move automatically while producing solar cells from lunar resources and installing them.