Government proposes new FIT cut date

Judges reject government’s solar cuts appeal

The government has lost its appeal against a High Court ruling that an earlier than expected cut to solar subsidies is illegal.

Supreme Court appeal puts FIT rates at risk

The government will be able retrospectively change tariffs for already installed solar schemes if it wins a legal battle over the cutting of solar subsidies, campaigners have warned.

New energy secretary urged to resolve FIT row

Friends of the Earth has called on the newly installed energy secretary to step up and sort out ‘the mess’ over solar subsidies.

FIT and proper

Campaigners claim FIT legal victory

Campaigners fighting government plans to slash solar subsidies are claiming a major victory in court.

Window of opportunity

Last month’s court ruling means landlords may have a few weeks to claim the pre-cut feed-in tariff rate, says Rob Beiley, partner at Trowers & Hamlins

Sun block

New guidance issued to lenders will make rent-a-roof schemes much more complicated for landlords, warns Richard Brooks

Beating the solar deadline

Landlords have a limited time to cash in as subsidy switches from big to small-scale solar panel schemes. Laurence Lacey, associate at Clarke Willmott, explains

Panel priorities

Landlords must act fast to salvage what they can from photovoltaic deals before the feed-in tariff is cut, says Rob Beiley

Up on the roof

Councils must consider the impact of photovoltaic panels on right to buy sales, says Linda Storey