Solar

Industry argues cuts to feed-in tariffs of 25 per cent would still help deliver cost parity for solar technologies within eight years

Industry offers cautious welcome to news that solar panels and biomass boilers could access Green Deal finance

Installation firm says it wants "action not words" from Greg Barker after pledge to ensure councils are following planning rules

500kW installation beats government deadline for feed-in tariff cuts, as developer predicts continued demand for mid-sized installations

Engineering giant latest to predict cost-parity for solar is on the horizon

European renewable energy capacity grew 30 per cent last year, but byzantine planning rules now threaten to derail expansion drive

West Lancashire Council denies claims it is forcing residents who want to install solar panels to submit formal planning applications

Thin-film solar panels containing cadmium escape hazardous chemicals crackdown

Unnamed investor will pay installation costs and take feed-in-tariff, while occupants get free electricity

Fukushima disaster forces shift in energy policy and review of nuclear expansion plans