Agence France-Presse: The government of Spain, a world leader in renewable energy, said it plans to cut subsidies for photovoltaic solar plants by up to 45 percent as it seeks to slash spending amid the economic crisis. The proposal follows cuts announced last month in subsidies for wind and thermosolar power. Under the plan announced by the industry ministry on Sunday, subsidies for ground-based solar farms will be reduced by 45 percent, those for large roof-mounted installations by 25 percent and …