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Overview Energy

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Designs and builds satellites that beam solar energy from geosynchronous orbit to ground-based solar projects using near-infrared light

ABOUT

Overview Energy develops satellites that capture continuous sunlight in geosynchronous orbit and transmit it as near-infrared light to ground-based solar projects on Earth. The system uses commercially available photovoltaic cells with concentrators, laser diode modules, and optical arrays to convert solar energy into a wide, low-intensity beam safe for humans, animals, and aircraft. The beam targets existing utility-scale solar installations, enabling around-the-clock power generation without additional land or infrastructure. Overview Energy completed an airborne power-beaming demonstration in 2025, transmitting energy from a moving aircraft to a ground receiver five kilometers below, and is working toward a low Earth orbit demonstration in 2028 followed by geosynchronous deployment. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, the company has raised $18.5 million in funding and signed an MOU with ACWA Power in the Middle East.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES
System enabling existing utility-scale solar projects to receive and convert near-infrared light from orbit into grid electricity
Geosynchronous orbit satellite constellation that captures sunlight and beams near-infrared energy to ground-based solar projects
LOCATIONS
Ashburn, Virginia
Washington, District of Columbia
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OVERVIEW
Founded 2022
HQ Ashburn, Virginia
Type Private Company
LEADERSHIP
Marc Berte
Founder & CEO
Dr. Paul Jaffe
VP, Systems Engineering
Dr. Patrick Mock
VP, Optical Systems
Darko Filipi
VP, Space Systems
Abdullah Al-Shakarchi
Chief Commercial Officer
Hannah MacKay
VP, Operations
Sagi Kfir
General Counsel
Olivier Malle
Chief of Staff
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