The Department of Energy has resisted calls for significant cuts to onshore wind subsidies south of the border, announcing a cut of 10% in payments for new farms.
Environmental groups reacted angrily to government support for future gas power, which was also outlined yesterday in what appears to be a compromise between the Lib Dem-led department and Chancellor George Osborne.
Mr Osborne had offered to drop his demands for deeper cuts in subsidies for onshore windfarms if the Lib Dems compromised on retaining a big role for natural gas rather than commit to the virtual decarbonisation of the power sector by 2030.
Reports had suggested the chancellor, backed by pressure from 100 Tory backbenchers to reduce support for onshore wind power, was demanding cuts to subsidies for the technology of 25%.
Yesterday, the Department of Energy confirmed that subsidies, which are paid for from consumer energy bills, would be cut by 10% as planned from next year.
Earlier this week, First Minister Alex Salmond confirmed the Scottish Government would cut onshore windfarm subsidies by no more than 10%.