Alex Terrell wrote:

Besides, once the first operational SSPS is built, it won't be long
before they can supply all of Earth's energy needs. (And the person
who builds the first could well have a monopoly on the whole thing).

I hope not. Then they'd have more power than the water empires (where
the emperor controlled irrigation).

Concentration of power is dangerous. I would hope several entities will
provide SSPS.

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