South Korea slashes import tariffs on renewable energy equipment

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Government cuts duty by 50 per cent on components used in solar, wind and geothermal power plants

South Korea yesterday announced plans to lower import tariffs for components used in renewable power production in a bid to support its domestic clean tech industries. The Ministry of Strategy and...

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