Solar subsidies cuts: UK government loses court appeal
The government lost its appeal on Wednesday against a judge's ruling that its cuts to the solar photovoltaic subsidies were illegal, suggesting thousands of homes and businesses will now be able to claim the higher payments.
On 19 January, the government said that if it lost the legal case, it would fund the higher rate payments for any panels installed by 3 March, which would affect about 3,700 homes and businesses. A Decc spokeswoman said: "We totally appreciate the uncertainty in the solar industry and hopefully the 3rd March date will provide some certainty."
The court of appeal judges refused permission for Huhne to seek a hearing in the Supreme Court, but this does not prevent the secretary of state going directly to the higher court. He has 28 days to lodge the permission to appeal
Sue Lamb MD of Solarwall has welcomed the decision "it now means there is some clarity over the whole issue of the feed in tariff and anybody considering installing solar pv should not miss this important deadline of the 3rd March"
To help the public understand the complexities of the current subsidies The Energy Centre at Green Lane Clifton York are holding an open day on Friday 27th January. For further information contact 0800 138 0079 or visit www.solarwall.co.uk
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