Solar industry set to hit 9GW in rush to meet subsidy deadline

Jessica Shankleman
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Industry insiders predict changes solar developers could install 4-5GW over the next 12 months in a bid to avoid government policy changes

Government plans to halt subsidies for new solar farms next year are likely to spark a surge in investment that could almost double installed capacity to 9GW, industry insiders are predicting. The UK...

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