Exclusive: Solar industry "twitchy" as feed-in tariff rumours fly

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Insiders warn speculation over drastic cuts to incentives could damage investment

The solar sector may face crippling cuts to feed-in tariff incentives as part of the government's forthcoming reviews of the subsidy scheme, if industry rumours are to be believed. While the Department...

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