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Miliband Targets The Sky With Radical Plan To Beam Energy From Space

Britain’s new net‑zero roadmap, championed by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, proposes orbiting solar power stations to supply the UK with continuous, large‑scale electricity. The government‑commissioned study outlines ultra‑light satellites that convert sunlight to microwave beams, received by ground rectennas. Early deployment would require substantial public backing, but cost forecasts suggest by 2040 prices could fall to £87‑£129 per MWh, comparable to offshore wind and below projected new nuclear costs. The plan positions the UK to become a leader in space‑based renewable energy.