Could a power price 'cannibalisation effect' put renewables investment at risk?

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New report warns high renewables output and plummeting prices could mean future subsidy-free projects struggle to attract investment - but are the concerns valid?

Rising capacity and output from solar and wind farms in the UK is unalloyed good news for renewables developers, right? It helps cut carbon emissions, clean up our air, and, as costs continue to fall,...

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