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First Contract for beaming solar energy from space has been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission

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First Contract for beaming solar energy from space has been approved by the California Public Utilities Commission

Pacific Gas & Electric will receive solar energy generated by Solaren Corp's orbiting satellites through a long term power purchase agreement. Solaren says it can provide 1700 GW-hours of energy a year for the 15-year contract, which starts in 2016.

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