Tesla(US:TSLA) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-02-05 05:19Group 1 - Elon Musk has become the world's first billionaire with a net worth exceeding $800 billion while facing scrutiny over past communications with Jeffrey Epstein [1] - Musk's companies, SpaceX and Tesla, are reportedly expanding their business by sourcing materials in China, particularly in the booming sector of space photovoltaics [3][16] - The core challenge for Musk's ambitious plans, including sending humans to Mars and establishing a satellite network, is the need for reliable energy sources in space, which solar energy can provide [5] Group 2 - Musk has announced a goal to achieve 100 gigawatts of solar energy capacity within three years, equivalent to the output of several large nuclear power plants, to power AI data centers and future extraterrestrial bases [7] - The merger of Musk's AI company xAI with SpaceX has resulted in a valuation exceeding $1 trillion, aimed at addressing the energy demands of AI operations in space [7] - The production of "space-grade" solar cells is limited, and the most viable manufacturing capabilities are found in China, which has a complete and efficient solar industry supply chain [9][13] Group 3 - Chinese companies are leading in the production of advanced solar technologies, such as heterojunction (HJT) and perovskite solar cells, which are essential for space applications due to their high efficiency and durability [11] - The U.S. lacks the manufacturing capacity to meet Musk's ambitious solar energy production goals, making reliance on Chinese manufacturing necessary for the success of his space photovoltaic plans [13][15] - Chinese solar firms are not only focused on terrestrial applications but are also proactively developing technologies for space photovoltaics, aligning with SpaceX's requirements [15][16]