Energy Demand Projections 

• Initial Lunar Bases (NASA, ESA, private companies): 30–50 MW for research and habitation bases.

• Small-Scale Mining (Water Ice, Regolith Processing): 10–20 MW for pilot mining and ISRU operations.

• Total Projected Demand: 50–100 MW.

2030-2040 (Expansion Phase)

• Multiple Lunar Bases: 100–200 MW as more countries and private entities establish permanent research and habitation modules.

• Mining and Resource Extraction: 200–500 MW as larger mining operations (helium-3, metals, water) ramp up.

• ISRU and Infrastructure Development: 50–100 MW for larger-scale construction and resource utilization.

• Lunar Tourism and Commercial Ventures: 20–50 MW to support tourist infrastructure.

• Spaceports and Telecommunication: 50–100 MW for communication networks and transport hubs.

• Total Projected Demand: 400–800 MW.

• Multiple Large Lunar Bases: Powering research, habitation, and industry could require 500–1,000 MW as lunar settlements expand.

• Massive Mining Operations: Large-scale helium-3 mining, and metal extraction could drive demand up to 500–1,000 MW.

• ISRU and Construction: Continuous development of lunar infrastructure (roads, habitats, manufacturing plants) could require 200–500 MW.

• Lunar Tourism: Fully developed lunar tourism with multiple facilities may need 100–200 MW.

• Total Projected Demand: 180 –2,500 MW.