Infrared laser transmission?


European space company wants solar power plant in space
January 21, 2010 by Lin Edwards


"PhysOrg.com) -- EADS Astrium, Europe's biggest space company,
plans to put a solar power satellite in orbit to demonstrate the
collection of solar power in space and its transmission via
infrared laser to provide electricity on Earth."

http://www.physorg.com/news183278937.html