Government must work with industry to avoid a hard 'FexiT'

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Chris Hewett of the Solar Trade Association warns the government's latest proposals risk further uncertainty for the solar sector

There was a buzz at our recent celebration of 40 Years of the UK solar industry at City Hall, one of great optimism for the market, tempered with fear policymakers will struggle to keep up. Yesterday's...

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