Industry hopeful for solar-storage system VAT cut

James Murray
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Solar-storage systems in line for a price cut, after HMRC reportedly confirms five per cent VAT rate for new installations

Solar-storage technologies could be about to enjoy a significant price cut, after the Solar Trade Association (STA) declared a partial victory for its campaign to secure a VAT cut for domestic solar-storage...

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