new feed-in tariff
energy system installed you can now
benefit from a Feed-in Tariff (FIT). Your
electricity supplier will pay one tariff for
the electricity you generate and one for
any electricity you export to the grid. For
a standard household Solar PV system
they'll pay 41.3p per kWh generated and
at least 3p per kWh exported.
system can now pay for itself in as little as 12.5 years. To qualify for
FITs, equipment and its installers must both be MCS approved. The
Microgeneration Certification Scheme is the new guarantee of quality.
you £1000 a year and currently costs around £15,000 fitted. A new set
up like this will reduce your annual CO2 emissions by around a tonne.
In terms of its positive environmental impact this is comparable to
getting loft and cavity wall insulation fitted together.
Solar PV and wind turbines. Grants for renewable heating systems remain
but are due to be superseded in April 2011 by the Renewable Heat
Incentive. To qualify for a grant your home must be insulated (270mm in
the loft and cavity wall filled) with energy saving light bulbs throughout.
incentives, contact the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012.
installation of Solar PV systems or visit
www.ecovolt.co.uk