Incentives

DECC says it is in "listening mode" as evidence suggests virtually all mid-sized solar projects will be ditched if incentive cuts go through

World's largest supplier of rare earth metals also tightens export restrictions

The Spanish government has slashed its solar power subsidies

Green Alliance warns government's incremental moves toward sustainable living are failing to deliver real change

Treasury to increase tax discount for firms that sign up to Climate Change Agreements

Businesses warn "meagre" increase in incentives for AD plants will fail to increase on-farm energy generation

Climate change minister insists slashed incentives will put feed-in tariff scheme on a firmer footing

Solar industry slams government "betrayal", threatens legal action and high-profile campaign to save incentives

Government launches consultation proposing cuts of up to 72 per cent in solar incentives