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