Lunar Solar Power Station – Cost Breakdown
A. Initial Capital Costs (One-Time Expenses) 1. Lunar Solar Farm Construction: $5 - $10B Manufacturing & deployment of solar panels, frames, and protective shielding. 2. Energy Storage System: $2 - $5B Advanced lunar batteries for nighttime storage. 3. Microwave Transmission System: $3 - $5B High-power microwave emitters on the Moon. 4. Lunar Transport & Logistics: $5 - $8B Multiple SpaceX Starship launches carrying materials & robots. 5. Autonomous Assembly Robots: $1 - $3B AI-powered robots for self-deploying and maintenance tasks. 6. Earth Rectenna Receiving Station: $3 - $5B Large rectenna farm (10+ square miles) in a remote desert. 7. Ground Infrastructure & Grid Integration: $2 - $4B Connecting the receiving station to Earth's power grid. 8. Contingency Fund: $1 - $2B Total Estimated One-Time Costs: $20 - $40 Billion Backup funds for unforeseen challenges. Total Estimated One-Time Costs: $20 - $40 Billion