The Renewable Energy Association said that the UK 'S solar sector will generate revenues without subsidies by 2020 , only if the government delivers a clear and stable policy framework that steadily curbs subsidy subsidies in order to avoid " a cliff edge " for the market . Specifically , the report called for the feed - in tariff review to set out a clear path for gradually phasing out subsidies , while also ensuring acceptable returns to those deploying solar technologies .
The Renewable Energy Association said that the UK'S solar industry will deliver power without subsides by 2020, only if the government delivers a clear and stable policy framework that steadily curbs subsidy payments in order to avoid "a cliff edge" for the market. Specifically, the report calls for the feed-in tariff review to set out a clear path for gradually phasing out subsidies, while also offering acceptable returns to those deploying solar technologies.