Solar industry pins hopes on u-turn as feed-in tariff consultation ends

James S Murray
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Controversial consultation closes today with industry experts warning proposed cuts represent "disaster" for UK solar sector

The consultation on the government's proposed cuts to feed-in tariff incentives for solar projects with 50kW capacity draws to a close today, with industry figures warning that the sector faces "disaster"...

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