Dyson–Harrop satellites: harvesting energy from the solar wind

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Dyson–Harrop satellites: harvesting energy from the solar wind

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I didn't realize an energy source other than photons could be harnessed from the Sun.



Given the problems with beaming the energy produced by a Dyson-Harrop satellite to the Earth's surface, it seems they would be much better as power sources for space-based infrastructure.

Can Dyson-Harrop satellites work with solar Dyson Swarm satellites somehow?

More links:
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn ... ind-power/

https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/absci ... f/5469.pdf
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