Business leaders and analysts said the decision to end Renewables Obligation (RO) support for onshore projects a year ahead of schedule could sour the UK’s attractiveness as an investment destination.

In an intervention that is likely to unsettle the pro-enterprise Conservative government, the UK’s main industry association the CBI said it was unimpressed.

Katja Hall, CBI deputy director-general, said:“Cutting the Renewables Obligation scheme early sends a worrying signal about the stability of the UK’s energy policy framework.

“This