The Feed in Tariff Explained
Feed in Tariffs are the Governments mechanism to promote the adoption of Renewable energy solutions such as solar PV to reduce CO₂emissions and our dependence on fossil fuels.
The payments are made via a utility company and are made up on tariffs based on the output generated by the system.
Table of Feed-In Tariff levels for the year to 31st March 2012
The rates shown are what you are paid for generating solar electricity regardless of whether you use or sell it.
Rates shown in pence per kW Hour.
Scale of installation
Year1
(1st April 2010 – 31st March 2011)
(1st April 2010 – 31st March 2011)
Year2
(1st April 2011 – 31st March 2012
(1st April 2011 – 31st March 2012
Year3
(1st April 2012 – 31st March 2013)
(1st April 2012 – 31st March 2013)
Tariff lifetime (years)
<4kW (new build)
36.1
37.8
37.8
25
<4kW(retrofit)
41.3
43.3
43.3
25
>4-10kW
36.1
37.8
37.8
25
>10-100kW
31.4
32.9
32.9
25
>100kW-5MW
29.3
30.7
30.7
25
Stand alone system
29.3
30.7
30.7
25
