Feed-in-Tariffs Cuts for Solar PV

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has announced that FiT cuts are coming, but at what scale and how much, that is the question. The comprehensive FIT review will:

• Assess all aspects of the scheme including tariff levels, administration and eligibility of technologies.
• Be completed by the end of the year, with tariffs remaining unchanged until April 2012 (unless the review reveals a need for greater urgency).
• Fast track consideration of large scale solar projects (over 50kW) with a view to making any resulting changes to tariffs as soon as practical, subject to consultation and Parliamentary scrutiny as required by the Energy Act 2008.

Reuters - Britain said on Monday it would cut support for large solar power plants before the summer and all installations from April 2010, it a review showed subsidies were driving too rapid uptake, as expected.

Click Green - Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has today launched a comprehensive review of the Feed in Tariffs (FITs) scheme following growing evidence that large scale solar farms could soak up money.

Solar Power Portal (Sept 2010) - FiT changed for UK - Unlikely.

Solar Power Portal (Feb 2011) - Breaking News: UK Government launches FiT review.

Guardian - Cuts to feed-in tariff could result in legal action

Business Green - (14th Feb 2011) Solar firms meet to discuss legal action against DECC.