Feed-in Tariffs are a guaranteed Government incentive to promote renewable technologies - find out how you can benefit from generating electricity using solar PV.
What is a feed-in tariff?
Solar feed-in tariffs are an incentive introduced by the Government and administered by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC). The scheme obliges energy companies to pay people a set fee for each unit of renewable solar energy they generate. This means that the cost of solar PV systems can be recouped much more quickly.
When does the feed-in tariff start?
The feed-in tariff was announced to start in April 2010 and is guaranteed for 25 years. The feed-in tariff will decrease over time at a rate of 8.5%. This is to encourage people to invest in solar PV earlier rather than later. The Government aims for people to get a return of 5-8% on their initial investment, although this could be higher depending on your solar PV system.
What are the feed-in tariffs?
| Size of System |
Tariff (p/kWh) |
| < 4kW |
- 21p from 3/3/2012 to 31/3/2012
- 21p from 1/4/2012 with EPC Band D
- 9p from 1/4/2012 with no EPC Band D
- From 1st July 16.5p to 13.6p depending on outcome of Government consultation. EPC Band D required.
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| 4kW to 10 kW |
- 16.5p from 3/3/2012 to 31/3/2012. No EPC required
- 16.8p from 1/4/2012 with EPC Band D
- 9p from 1/4/2012 with no EPC Band D
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More Information
For more information about the Government's Feed-In Tariff Scheme, you can read the Government's February 2010 Confirmation of Feed-In Tariffs.