Solar sector mulls legal action over DECC's fast-track incentive review

Jessica Shankleman
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Solarcentury, Friends of the Earth, and the Cut Don't Kill campaign explore legality of feed-in tariff consultation

The government could face legal action from solar firms and green groups after announcing plans to hastily cut feed-in tariff subsidies for solar installations. Photovoltaic manufacturers, installers,...

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