Germany toasts new solar record as output soars 45 per cent

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But further reforms to feed-in tariff scheme could be on the cards as politicians raise concerns over impact on energy bills

Germany's solar industry posted record growth during 2012, according to new government figures, despite moves to cut the level of subsidy the sector receives. Data released yesterday by the Environment...

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