The Moon is the closest body to the Earth. Conducting research on it is much easier and cheaper than any other body in the universe. However, energy is the main problem for the Lunar Explorers. Spending millions for a couple of days of research on the Moon is not fair for the taxpayers. I know it is not an ideal solution but would like to make a proposition for a continuous energy supply for the Lunar Explorers.
The idea gets its inspiration from the water wheels. They are used to generate usable kinetic energy from the moving body of water. They can also be used to elevate the water from the ground level. I propose a satellite that rotate around the Moon’s equator. It would charge its on-board battery using solar panels. When it reaches the un-illuminated part of the Moon where the lunar explorer is operating, it would send a concentrated beam of light to illuminate the solar panels of the explorer to quick charge its battery until the next rotation. In order to stay in orbit, the satellite would orbit the moon every couple of hours. As a result, the lunar lander would be charged with frequently pulses of light. This allows the explorer to keep operating during the lunar nights, which lasts two weeks.
I propose an equatorial rout for the lunar explorer. It would walk and conduct experiments on a line that is continuously illuminated day and night. Number of satellites can be increased to increase the power delivered to the explorer. The satellites would also relay the signals from the explorer to the earth. This would reduce the explorer's power consumption to communicate with earth as well.
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