earth and space based power generation systems a comparison study potentials aspects final report 4 119 in the course of this chapter system issues are described where required defined 1 geographical scope as we define an enlarged europe some 30 countries year 2030 figure hynet modified by lbst for upcoming decades expect that political integration process will continue at pace which is currently discussion on european level ahead see 3 2 solar to derive supply energy potential terrestrial applications so called sun zones according 120 zone sunbelt rest 0 na distribution irradiation definition pv gis