UK solar power installations plummet after government cuts
by Adam Vaughan from Environment | The Guardian on (#19TSG)
Fall in solar power was expected after ministers announced 65% cut to feed-in tariff, but size of drop-off will still dismay green campaigners
The amount of household solar power capacity installed in the past two months has plummeted by three quarters following the government's cuts to subsidies, according to new figures.
A fall in solar power was expected following a 65% reduction in government incentives paid to householders, but the size of the drop-off will dismay green campaigners who want take up on clean energy sources to accelerate.
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