where electricity in the millions of kilowatts is generated power is beamed up to a reflector in geosynchronous orbit. The beam is reflected down to receivers where the microwave energy is safely and very efficiency reconverted to electricity and supplied to a terrestrial transmission network. As a result a PRS can transfer energy across intercontinental distances. The current state-of-the-art in wireless power transmission makes it possible to consider having a PRS system in operation within 15 years. The development of a SPS, which converts solar energy in space into electricity 24 hours a day, can proceed in parallel. Together the technologies can provide reliable baseload power for national and local economic development on a scale that may not be achievable with current energy production systems that rely on finite fuel supplies. The systems, if steps are taken now, can be in place in time to make the transition from nonrenewable resources to inexhaustible energy systems for industrialization and sustainable futures. A basis for action for the development of the resources of "Greater Earth" [2] and the technologies of wireless power beaming and solar power satellites is presented that includes a structural framework for the development of applicable technologies and organizational structures within the framework of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, and the World Solar Summit Process in accordance with the Resolution adopted by the 27th session of the UNESCO General Conference, June 1993. The emerging technologies are described along with a set of building blocks. The technologies and blocks are then assembled into Solar Energy Systems for Industrialization and sustainable development. Approaches to commercialization along with means of implementation and approaches to promote economic development are outlined. Opportunities for participation and North-South partnerships conclude the discussion. The industrialized nations have moved from wood and coal to oil and gas. Electricity has replaced the direct burning of fuels and has become a measure of development. The G-7 countries are developing new, environmentally benign technologies for the generation of electricity which can, in partnership, be used by Developing and Third World countries in their drive to industrialize. To paraphrase the words of Alfred North Whitehead, we must, while we still have the capital, the will, and the spirit, produce a great age for mankind or see the collapse of the upward striving of the race and experience perhaps centuries of petty wars and minor excitements while the Earth recovers from the human experiment. This great age will need inexhaustible environmentally benign energy systems as well as the participation and cooperation of all of mankind. The SUNSAT Energy Council hopes that the participating NGO's will find the remainder of this presentation compelling enough to incorporate some of its recommendations in the documents of this Global Forum on the contribution of technologies to the industrialization of developing and third world countries.
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