Satellite power system (SPS) state and local regulations as applied to satellite power system microwave receiving antenna facilities
This study reviews state and local regulation of power plant construction and operation as it may relate to solar power satellite receiving stations. These receiving antenna stations (rectennas) will each occupy a land area of 100 to 200 km/sup 2/, and will receive microwave transmissions from the solar power satellite and convert them into electricity for transmission to the power grid. The long lead time associated with the SPS and the changing status of state and local regulation dictated amphasis on: (1) generic classification of the types of regulation; and (2) identification of regulatory vectors which affect rectenna facilities. Following a brief summary of selected regulatory functions in 48 states, the report focuses on the four states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Florida. These four states all are identified by the Center for Policy Process as bellwether states and represent a useful cross-section in terms of size, location, and present regulatory framework. There is also a brief discussion of the extent to which analogues to U.S. state and local regulation exist in other countries. A generic list of the types of regulation is developed and each type of regulation is classified by: (1) primary level of jurisdiction, e.g., state or local; and (2) estimated level of involvement with the SPS. Nine types of regulation are characterized by a presumably universal processing requirement for SPS. For most other types of regulation, SPS involvement is expected to be dependent on the particular location chosen. Federally pre-empted regulations, including microwave-related health regulations, are identified.
- Research Organization:
- PRC Energy Analysis Co., McLean, VA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6312995
- Report Number(s):
- HCP/R4024-05
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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