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Scalable Systems: Micro to Megastructure

Design studies investigating how energy systems can scale—from small autonomous units supporting rovers or outposts, to large distributed arrays powering industrial operations and mining communities.

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Scalable Systems: Micro to Megastructure

Overview

This body of work investigates how energy systems can be designed to scale coherently across orders of magnitude—ranging from small autonomous units supporting robotic assets to large distributed arrays capable of powering industrial and settlement-scale operations.

The emphasis is on scalability by design, rather than retrofitting growth onto systems never intended to expand.

Core Intent

To define system principles that allow energy technologies to evolve alongside mission scope, population growth, and industrial demand without fundamental redesign.

Focus Areas

  • Modular system logic supporting incremental expansion

  • Architectural consistency across small and large deployments

  • Distributed operation and redundancy at multiple scales

  • Compatibility with autonomous and semi-autonomous operation


Long-Term Impact

Scalable system frameworks reduce technical dead-ends and enable long-term planning, allowing energy infrastructure to grow in parallel with planetary development rather than becoming an early limiting factor.

Scalable Systems: Micro to Megastructure

Overview

This body of work investigates how energy systems can be designed to scale coherently across orders of magnitude—ranging from small autonomous units supporting robotic assets to large distributed arrays capable of powering industrial and settlement-scale operations.

The emphasis is on scalability by design, rather than retrofitting growth onto systems never intended to expand.

Core Intent

To define system principles that allow energy technologies to evolve alongside mission scope, population growth, and industrial demand without fundamental redesign.

Focus Areas

  • Modular system logic supporting incremental expansion

  • Architectural consistency across small and large deployments

  • Distributed operation and redundancy at multiple scales

  • Compatibility with autonomous and semi-autonomous operation


Long-Term Impact

Scalable system frameworks reduce technical dead-ends and enable long-term planning, allowing energy infrastructure to grow in parallel with planetary development rather than becoming an early limiting factor.

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Ready to develop the next generation of planetary energy systems?

Partner with Planetary Energy Systems to explore, develop, and validate novel energy architectures designed for extreme environments — from Earth-based infrastructure to off-planet applications.

Ready to develop the next generation of planetary energy systems?

Partner with Planetary Energy Systems to explore, develop, and validate novel energy architectures designed for extreme environments — from Earth-based infrastructure to off-planet applications.

Ready to develop the next generation of planetary energy systems?

Partner with Planetary Energy Systems to explore, develop, and validate novel energy architectures designed for extreme environments — from Earth-based infrastructure to off-planet applications.