Shimizu Plans Luna Ring Solar Power Plant on the Moon
SOLAR ENERGY
Shimizu Corporation proposes the construction of the Luna Ring, a solar power plant on the Moon. The facility would span 11,000 km along the equator and 400 km wide, utilizing lunar materials for construction. The project aims to provide continuous solar energy to Earth via lasers and microwaves, anticipated to take two generations to complete, alongside the development of a human-occupied moonbase.

Feb 25, 2026, 11:31 AM