Subsidies

Solar and farming industries slam Environment Secretary for 'misguided' attack on solar farm developments

Report finds onshore wind is both cheaper and more environmentally-friendly than coal, yet both received €10bn subsidies in 2012

DECC impact assessment says deployment could fall 150MW by 2020 despite its ambition to increase onsite solar PV investment

Merkel's government could join Austria in challenging decision to approve State Aid for new UK reactors

Renewable energy industry insiders criticise EU state aid approval for UK plant, saying the deal could finance 7GW of wind energy capacity

RenewableUK welcomes funding increase, but predicts extra cash will deliver just 200MW of additional offshore wind farm capacity

Government sticks with controversial change in solar farm subsidies, but promises £95m increase in support for renewable energy projects

Motorcycle Industry Association calls for clarity around for support for technology that can cut emissions and congestion

Landmark deal will see energy giant purchase power from cutting-edge Welsh tidal energy project

Trade body says sector can reach 60GW and power 18 million homes, but needs subsidies to help it achieve further cost reductions