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Written question asked by Daniel Byles (Conservative) on Monday, 9 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 February 2015. It was answered by Amber Rudd (Conservative) on Monday, 23 February 2015 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.


Wind Power

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, when his Department first became aware of wind turbines being excessively de-rated in order for generators to benefit from higher than intended feed-in tariffs; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

We are actively monitoring the extent of de-rating and will consider whether action is necessary to prevent wind developers from unfairly exploiting the FITs scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
223774
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Wind power Feed-in tariffs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk