# The Strange Plan to Shine Sunlight at Night

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Podcast: [The Really Very Crunchy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-really-very-crunchy-podcast-6892105)
Published: 2026-03-13T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1073

## Resource

A startup is proposing something that sounds like science fiction: putting giant mirrors in orbit to reflect sunlight back to Earth. The idea is to bounce sunlight onto solar farms after dark, potentially generating energy at night and extending daylight for certain locations. In this episode, Emily and Jason talk through the concept, the potential benefits, and the serious concerns scientists are raising. Could mirrors in space actually help solve energy problems, or would they create bigger issues like light pollution, disrupted ecosystems, and a permanently altered night sky? Musicbed License MB01CY09GVAQN5W MB01QMG7MOUY9PH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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