Energy giant Reflect Orbital has applied to put more than 4,000 sun reflectors in orbit to boost electricity supplies in twilight hours - but some people don't think it's such a bright idea View 4 Images Bosses claim the wall of mirrors will allow solar power generation to continue at night (Image: Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF)

Plans to put mirrors in space to beam solar power back to Earth could wipe out the night , boffins have warned. Energy giant Reflect Orbital has applied to put more than 4,000 sun reflectors in orbit to boost electricity supplies in twilight hours. ‌

Bosses claim the wall of mirrors will allow solar power generation to continue at night to help crops grow better and stronger, light urban areas, provide emergency illumination in disaster zo

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