Frequently asked questions
Feed-in tariffs (FITs) are new measures introduced by the government to support the uptake of microgeneration technologies in the UK. To help you understand what FITs are and how you could benefit from their introduction we have put together a set of frequently asked questions that explain everything.
- Microgeneration
Scheme* Energy/Feed in meter
- The PV system is connected into your electricity supply at the main distribution board. An energy meter is also provided to show how much energy the PV system has generated and is also used by your utilities supplier to calculate what they will owe you for the electricity your PV system has produced.
- What
are feed-in tariffs?
- Feed-in tariffs are financial support measures introduced by the government to increase the uptake of small-scale renewable generation and help deliver the UK’s 2020 renewable energy targets. Systems are known as Generators. The tariff provides renewable generators with 25 year guaranteed support payments per kWh for electricity generation.
- What
are the benefits of feed-in tariffs?
- The feed-in tariff provides three key benefits for anyone installing microgeneration. These benefits include guaranteed premium payment for all electricity produced, guaranteed price for any electricity exported onto the electricity network and onsite usage of generated electricity.
- How
much will I receive for solar panels?
- The table below provides details of the
tariff levels that you can expect to receive.
System size Tariff (p/kWh generated) 4kW (retrofit) 41.3p 4kW (new build) 36.1p 4-10kW 36.1p
- The table below provides details of the
tariff levels that you can expect to receive.
- How
long will the tariffs last?
- The tariff levels set out above apply to systems installed before April 2012. Systems installed after this will be subjected to new lower tariff rate: around 8.5% less. Whether installed before or after April 2012, systems will continue to receive the same tariff rate for the 25 year period as they did upon installation.
