Six wind turbines secure feed-in tariff approval

Will Nichols
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Certification for micro-turbines sparks hopes of increased demand, despite planning issues that could end up in court

The government's feed-in tariff incentive scheme for small-scale renewable energy installations entered a new phase over the weekend with the launch of an official list of six wind turbines eligible for...

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