Comment by FilosofumRex

yes, exactly, no need for any fusion reactors in space. Collect space solar energy and beam it back to earth via microwave radiation.

Space solar is an old idea and the Soviets/Russians have worked on it since the 70's; and nowadays, like most other Russian inventions the Chinese are commercializing it. https://www.ft.com/content/2d43ed21-9f9d-4e90-a18b-ad46f0a47...