| Cost | Low |
| Adoption | Widespread by 20th century |
| Efficiency | High |
| Place of origin | |
| Era of invention | Early 18th century |
| Space technology | Matured space solar power technology earlier |
| Economic benefits | Rapid development without fossil fuels' costs |
| Primary technology | |
| Environmental impact | Minimal |
| Environmental issues | Reduced pollution • Less severe climate change • Alleviated energy poverty |
