Solar sector hails 'landmark' Supreme Court ruling against subsidy cuts

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Government says it will "consider its options" after losing appeal to impose cuts on projects completed after 12 December

Solar installers are celebrating after the Supreme Court ruled against government plans to rush through deep cuts to feed-in tariffs, arguing the landmark case will improve the long-term prospects of all...

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