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Delivering power over the distance of the elevator is a challenge but quickly being addressed by current technology.

Work needed on the power delivery:

Item Notes
Categorize the available laser systems Select for overall capital and operational cost, efficiency of recievers, lifetime, weather considerations, platform stability requirements,...
Detail optics system Size, performance, cost, ... considerations.
Safety issues with high power laser Outline the requirements for safe operations