Solar power industry braces for 98 per cent feed-in tariff spending cut

Jessica Shankleman
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Industry analysis shows sector would receive just £2m a year in support through to 2018 if government proposals are approved

The government is set to slash support for the rollout of solar panels by 98 per cent over the next three years, from £70m a year to just £2m a year, according to a stark new industry analysis. According...

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