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AR8 changes signal lower solar subsidies but stable returns

AR8 changes signal lower solar subsidies but stable returns

The next Contracts for Difference round (AR8) will reduce the maximum strike price for solar by around 10-15%, reflecting falling installation costs. For UK homeowners, this signals continued government support for large-scale solar but lower direct subsidies, though…