The Space Solar Power Initiative (SSPI) is an adaptive reuse of a World War II-era engineering research building into a modern, interdisciplinary research facility that merges satellite technology and sustainable energy systems.
SSPI will develop the scientific and technological innovations necessary to enable a space-based solar power system. This initiative unites electrical engineers, applied physicists, and aerospace engineers in a cutting edge interdisciplinary laboratory space. In addition to highly specialized laboratories, the project also features engaging spaces that facilitate collaborative research.
Project Name
Space Solar Power Initiative
Client
California Institute of Technology
Location
Pasadena, CA
Size
6,650 GSF
Services
Feasibility Study
Laboratory Planning
Architecture
Interior Design
Completion Date
2016
Learn More
Bloomberg.com, "Beam Solar Energy From Space? These Scientists Achieve a Breakthrough"
