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Analysis: Early closure of the ROCs regime ruled lawful

Summary The Government’s decision to close the Renewables Obligations Certificates (ROC) subsidy scheme for larger solar PV installations (above 5MW) two years early, and the grace periods introduced to mitigate the effects of the closure, were upheld as lawful by the High Court at the end of 2014 after a challenge by solar operators. This … Continue Reading

(UK) BRING ME SUNSHINE: UK Government Reviewing Support For Renewable Projects From The Renewable Obligation Scheme

The solar industry has experienced further recent upheaval as the Government is again reviewing the support it gives for renewable projects from the Renewables Obligation Scheme. The initial intention was that there would be a gradual transition for renewable projects to new Contracts for Difference up until March 2017. However, at the start of this … Continue Reading
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