For years, Earth has relied on solar panels rooted in its soil, but Professor Ali Hajimiri is aiming higher – literally. A decade-long endeavor led him to investigate a daring, almost sci-fi-like idea: harvesting solar power in space and beaming it down to our planet. However, as this innovative concept progresses, it faces a barrage of questions, misconceptions, and hurdles, laying the groundwork for a new frontier in renewable energy.