Feed-in Tariff
factsheet
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Introducing Feed-in Tariffs
The Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme is
a government initiative that pays
householders and businesses to generate
their own energy from renewable sources.
The FIT scheme makes it more financially
viable for householders and businesses
to buy and install a renewable energy
generator, such as solar photovoltaic
(PV) panels or a wind turbine.
Qualifying generators will be eligible to receive a
set payment rate for every unit (kWh) of electricity
produced, even if this electricity is used on site.
Additional export payments may also apply.
Payment rates for both generated and exported
electricity are fixed (and Retail Price Index adjusted
each year), and for solar PV, generation rates apply
for up to 20 years. This gives anyone participating in
the scheme the security of a long-term market for
the electricity they produce.
Electricity used
Electricity flows
Electricity
generated
Import meter
Total generation meter
Export meter
On-site generation unit
Network
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The benefits of Feed-in Tariffs
As well as receiving FIT payments, there are other
important reasons why you should consider installing
a renewable energy generator.
• Research has shown that property buyers are willing
to pay more for a property that has been fitted with
a renewable energy generator.*
• DECC have designed the tariffs so that it is possible to
recoup the entire cost of buying and installing eligible
generators and potentially make a profit.
• Y ou could make a valuable contribution to reducing
carbon emissions, helping to protect our environment.
• Your electricity bills should be reduced because
you’re likely to need to buy less electricity from
your energy supplier.
* Source: Energy Saving Trust Market Research, September 2009
Which renewable energy
generators will qualify?
The following generators may be eligible
for FIT payments:
• Solar PV
• Wind
• Hydro
• Anaerobic digestion
• Domestic micro CHP
(with an installed capacity of 2kW or less).
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Feed-in Tariff elements
Generation payment
You’ll receive a generation payment for every kWh
of electricity you generate, whether you use it
yourself or export it to the Electricity Network.
The rate per kWh varies depending on factors, such
as the generator type and size. To provide investor
certainty, Generation Tariff rates are largely fixed
throughout the duration of your FIT agreement; but
will move in line with the Retail Prices Index (RPI) to
ensure inflation is taken into account.
Generation payment rates (p/kWh)
Generator
Scale
Anaerobic
<250kW
15.16
20
250kW-500kW
14.02
20
500kW+
9.24
20
CHP
<2kW
12.89
10
Hydro
<15kW
21.65
20
15kW-100kW
20.21
20
100kW-500kW
15.98
20
500kW-2mW
12.48
20
2mW+
3.23
20
<4kW
15.44
20
4kW-10kW
13.99
20
10kW-50kW
13.03
20
50kW-100kW
11.50
20
100kW-150kW
11.50
20
150kW-250kW
11.00
20
250kW+
7.10
20
Standalone
7.1
20
<1.5kW
21.65
20
1.5kW-15kW
21.65
20
15kW-100kW
21.65
20
100kW-500kW
18.04
20
500kW-1.5mW
9.79
20
1.5mW+
4.15
20
<50kW
10.21
20
See the table to the right for an overview of the
current rates and tariff lifetimes. These rates
should apply until 31 March 2014 when the next RPI
changes come into effect, however the government
may revise prices before then.
Export payment
For all eligible generators connected to the
Electricity Network, an export payment,
currently fixed at 4.5p per kWh will be available.
Although this rate is fixed (and RPI adjusted) again
the Government has reserved the right to change
the export rate should they consider it
appropriate to do so. Export payments are
made in addition to the generation payment.
NB: If your generator is ‘off-grid’, you won’t
be able to export electricity and so will not
be eligible to receive export payments.
Solar
Wind
*This tariff is only available for 30,000 micro CHP installations.
A review will take place when 12,000 units have been installed.
**Assumes EPC level D and no Multi Installation Tariff reduction.
Source: Department of Energy & Climate Change.
***Actual rate dependant on EU approval.
Installations registered in
FITs Year 4 (01 April 2013 31 March 2014)
Tariff received Tariff
until 31 March lifetime
2014
(years)
ROO Migrated
Installations
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How much could you be paid?
Take a look at the diagram below to see how
much a typical household could receive in FIT
payments. This is an illustrative example only,
and is based upon solar PV panels with an
installed capacity of 4kW or less, fitted to an older
property (ie not installed as part of a new build).
• If your generator has an installed capacity greater
than 30kW, it is mandatory that you have an export
meter fitted to measure the amount of electricity
being exported to the Electricity Network. If you do
not already have an export meter, we can arrange
for one to be fitted.*
• If your generator has an installed capacity of 30kW
or below, you do not need an export meter as we’ll
deem (or estimate) your export amount based upon
50% of your total generation (75% for hydro).
Meters, meter readings and payments
To qualify for the FIT scheme, you must have an
approved generation meter fitted to measure how
much electricity you’re generating.
You’ll need to supply us with quarterly readings
from your relevant meters so that we can calculate
your FIT payments. We’ll then pay these into your
nominated bank account when due.
If you’re exporting electricity to the Electricity Network,
you may also need an approved export meter fitted.
We can supply and install both generation and
export meters*, so please contact us for details.
* There is a charge for this service.
Generation
Total generation 2,500kWh
Differs by technology and scale
Sola
r pa
nel
Imported
Electricity usage
4,500kWh
This customer has generated
3,400kWh of their own electricity,
avoiding costs for 1,700kWh from
their supplier.
Export tariff
Total export 1,250kWh
Fixed at 4.5p/kWh
Example
Elements
Without solar panels
With solar panels
Import costs
3,300 x 16pkWh = £528/Annum
2,300 x 16p/kWh = £368/annum
Generation costs
0
3,400 x 15.4p/kWh = £525/annum
Export tariff
0
1,700 x 4.6p/kWh = £78/annum
Total
-£528/annum
+£235/annum
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Eligibility for FIT payments
If your renewable energy generator was installed
after 1 April 2010, the key rules for qualification are
that your generator must:
• have an installed electrical capacity of 5MW or less
(2kW or less for domestic scale micro CHP units)
• be one of five approved types:
• Anaerobic digestion
• Solar PV
• Wind
• Hydro
•D
omestic scale micro CHP units
(with a capacity of 2kW or less).
• have appropriate accreditation in place
•G
enerators with an electrical capacity of
50kW or less (other than anaerobic digestion)
must be appropriately accredited under the
Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
If you’re unsure if your device is MCS accredited,
please check with your installer.
• be connected to the Electricity Network to claim
FIT export payments. If your installed electrical
capacity is above 30kW in size, you must also
have an appropriate export meter to measure
the amount of electricity being exported.
• not be registered to receive FIT generation
payments from more than one energy supplier.
• not be registered to claim ROCs at the same time
as any FIT payments.
• comply with eligibility requirements where grants
have been issued.
• from 1 April 2012 obtain an EPC level D certificate to
ensure higher generation rate are paid for PV
installations below 250kWh.
If your renewable energy generator was installed
prior to 1 April 2010, please contact us to find out
if you’re eligible.
And finally when you complete your application
please ensure the following are included:
• Proof of ID
• Generators with an electrical capacity above
50kW up to and including 5MW (and anaerobic
digestion) must be accredited under the
Renewables Obligation Order (ROO) FIT process.
If your generator is not currently accredited,
please contact Ofgem for further advice.
• Proof of ownership
• have an approved generation meter. If you don’t
already have one, we can arrange for one to be
fitted as part of your application*.
• EPC certificate
• valid Start Reading
• evidence of rights to generate (if relevant)
• generator accreditation if 50kW and below
• appropriate solar PV declaration
Failure to do this will result in your application being
invalid.
* There is a charge for this service.
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Glossary of terms
Further reading
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
A greenhouse gas.
You can read more about Feed-in Tariffs and
their background at the following websites:
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts.
www.decc.gov.uk
Megawatt (MW)
One thousand kilowatts.
www.FITariffs.co.uk
Micro Combined Heat and Power unit (mCHP)
It heats the building in the same way as a gas boiler
and also generates electricity, most of which is used
in the building.
www.ofgem.gov.uk
Microgen
A device that produces electricity from a low carbon
source with an installed capacity of 50kW or below.
Useful contact details
Microgeneration
The production of heat and/or electricity on
a small scale from a low carbon source.
Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)
A process of accreditation to be undertaken
for generating units with an installed capacity
of 50kW or less.
Off Grid
A generation unit which is connected to a private
wire network and not the Electricity Network.
Renewables Obligation Certificate (ROC)
An existing government scheme to reward generators
with an installed capacity above 50kW.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Converts sunlight into electricity.
How to apply for the FIT scheme
Before you apply, please check to make sure that your
generator qualifies. If you need more information,
read our FAQs or call us on 0845 301 4884 for advice,
or to request an application form. Our opening hours
are 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Saturday.
You can also download the form from our website:
eonenergy.com/feedintariffs
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
www.lowcarboneconomy.com
E.ON FIT helpline:
0845 301 4884
MCS helpdesk:
0207 090 1082
Ofgem:
ofgem.gov.uk
Ofgem Renewables and CHP Register:
0207 901 7310
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Frequently asked questions
What are FIT payments based on? The Government
sets minimum FIT rates which are priced to offer around
a 5-8% return on your investment, based on average
calculations for an appropriately located generator.
As an illustrative example only, if you’ve spent £10,000
on FIT-eligible solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, you can
typically expect to receive between £500 and £800 a
year in FIT-related ‘benefit’ (this benefit includes typical
expected savings as a result of reduced electricity bills
due to generating and consuming electricity on site).
How do I define the date of commission of my
technology? This is assumed to be the date on which
your generator was installed and confirmed to be
working (generating).
Can I claim Renewable Obligations Certificates (ROCs) at
the same time as FIT payments? No. If you have a choice
between the two schemes, you must choose one only.
Note: Microgenerators (generation with an installed
electrical capacity of 50kW or less) from 1 April 2010, can
only register for the FIT scheme (not ROCs). Small-scale
generators with an installed electrical capacity above
50kW and not greater than 5MW who had applied under
the Renewables Obligation (RO) for ROCs, before 15 July
2009, will remain in the RO and will not be eligible to
transfer to the FIT scheme.
Can E.ON accredit my installation? No. With the exception
of anaerobic digestion, eligible microgeneration (with
an installed electrical capacity of 50kW and below) and
installed after 1 April 2010 must be accredited under
the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).
Generators with an installed capacity of more than
50kW and anaerobic digestion must be accredited
under the Renewables Obligation Order (ROO-FIT
accreditation) as administered by Ofgem. Please
see back page for contact details.
What happens if I have more than one eligible
generator on a single site? If each different type of
eligible generator has an installed electrical capacity
not exceeding 5MW (2kW or less for domestic scale
micro CHP), you’ll be able to receive FIT payments
for each of your eligible generators.
Will my electricity Direct Debit payment go down?
The amount won’t change just because you’ve signed
up to the FIT scheme. But if you start buying less
electricity, your Direct Debits should be adjusted
when your payment amount is periodically reviewed.
Do I need to be on a green energy tariff to qualify
for the FIT scheme? No, you can be on any type
of energy tariff.
As I’m getting paid for exporting electricity, is it
in my interests to export everything I generate?
Typically, no. The FIT scheme is designed to encourage
efficient use of the electricity you generate on site.
This should reduce the amount of electricity you need
to buy from your energy supplier, resulting in lower bills.
Improving energy efficiency should enable you to export
more ‘surplus’ electricity to the Electricity Network. Fixed
FIT export payments will attract a payment of 3p/kWh.
Will I be taxed on the generation and export payments
I receive? Householders will not be taxed on the payments
they receive. Businesses and corporations should check
their tax liability with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Are generation and export payments inflation-linked?
Yes. Payment levels will be adjusted every year in line
with the Retail Price Index (RPI).
Will you read my meters? You’ll need to read your
generation and export meters quarterly and submit
the readings to us. However, we’ll periodically read
these meters for audit purposes. Your import meter
will continue to be read as normal.
What happens if I move house or business premises?
You can agree change of ownership of your generator
as part of your property sale.
Can landlords claim FIT payments for generators at
tenants’ properties? Yes. If you’re a landlord installing
FIT-eligible generation at your property(s) you can claim
FIT payments. You’ll need to agree provision of these
meter reads with your tenants.
Can builders receive FIT payments if they install
renewable energy generators at new properties?
Under the Code for Sustainable Homes, builders can
claim FIT payments on new builds. The Government
sees this as a good way of helping builders meet the
costs of achieving Zero Carbon Buildings.
A more detailed list of FAQ’s is available on our FIT
website:
eonenergy.com
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Appendix
Feed-in tariff payment rate tables for eligible installations
Depending on the year when eligibility commenced please refer to
appropriate appendix for latest prices.
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
1 April 2010 - 31 March 2011
1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012
1 April 2012 - 31 March 2013
1 April 2013 - 31 March 2014
(FIT Year 1)
(FIT Year 2)
(FIT Year 3)
(FIT Year 4)
All FIT payment rates are pence per kilowatt hour (p/kWh) at 2013/14 values.
Appendix 1
1 April 2010 - 31 Mar 2011 (FIT Year 1)
Eligibility Start Date: 1 April 2010 - 31 Mar 2011 (FIT Year 1)
Technology
type
Generation level
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
p/kWh
Anaerobic
<250kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Anaerobic digestion with total installed capacity of
250kW or less
13.1
250kW-500kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Anaerobic digestion with total installed capacity
greater than 250kW but not exceeding 500kW
13.1
500kW and over
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Anaerobic digestion with total installed capacity
greater than 500kW
10.2
CHP
<2kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Combined Heat and Power with total installed
electrical capacity of 2kW or less (Tariff available
only for 30,000 units)
11.3
Hydro
<15kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Hydro generating station with total installed
capacity of 15kW or less
22.6
15kW-100kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Hydro generating station with total installed
capacity greater than 15kW but not exceeding 100kW
21.7
100kW-500kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Hydro generating station with total installed
capacity greater than 100kW but not exceeding
500kW
12.5
500kW-2mW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Hydro generating station with total installed
capacity greater than 500kW but not exceeding 2MW
12.5
2mW+
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Hydro generating station with total installed
capacity greater than 2MW
5.1
10
Eligibility Start Date: 1 April 2010 - 31 Mar 2011 (FIT Year 1)
Technology
type
Generation level
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
p/kWh
10.2
ROO
Migrated
Installations
<50kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Eligible Installations with a declared net capacity of
50kW or less commissioned on or before 14th July
2009 and accredited under the ROO on or before
31st March 2010
Solar
<4kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Solar photovoltaic with total installed capacity of
4kW or less, where attached to or wired to provide
electricity to a building which is already occupied
46.8
Solar photovoltaic with total installed capacity of
4kW or less, where attached to or wired to provide
electricity to a new building before first occupation
40.8
Wind
Export
4kW-10kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 4kW but not
exceeding 10kW
40.8
10kW-50kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 10kW but not
exceeding 50kW
35.6
50kW-100kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 50kW but not
exceeding 100kW
35.6
100kW-150kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 100kW but not
exceeding 150kW
33.2
150kW-250kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 150kW but not
exceeding 250kW
33.2
250kW+
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 250kW
33.2
n/a
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Stand-alone (autonomous) solar photovoltaic (not
attached to a building and not wired to provide
electricity to an occupied building)
33.2
<1.5kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Wind with total installed capacity of 1.5kW or less
39.1
1.5kW-15kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Wind with total installed capacity greater than 1.5kW
but not exceeding 15kW
30.2
15kW-100kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Wind with total installed capacity greater than 15kW
but not exceeding 100kW
27.3
100kW-500kW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Wind with total installed capacity greater than
100kW but not exceeding 500kW
21.2
500kW-1.5mW
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Wind with total installed capacity greater than
500kW but not exceeding 1.5MW
10.7
1.5mW+
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Wind with total installed capacity greater than
1.5MW
5.1
n/a
1 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
All FIT Export Tariff Rate
3.3
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Appendix 2
1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012 (FIT Year 2)
Eligibility Start Date: 1 April 2010 - 31 Mar 2011 (FIT Year 1)
Technology
type
Generation level
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
p/kWh
Anaerobic
<250kW
1 Apr 11 - 29 Sept 11
Anaerobic digestion with total installed capacity of
250kW or less
13.1
30 Sept 11 - 31 Mar 12
Anaerobic digestion with total installed capacity of
250kW or less
15.2
1 Apr 11 - 29 Sept 11
Anaerobic digestion with total installed capacity
greater than 250kW but not exceeding 500kW
13.1
30 Sept 11 - 31 Mar 12
Anaerobic digestion with total installed capacity
greater than 250kW but not exceeding 500kW
14.0
500kW and over
1 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Anaerobic digestion with total installed capacity
greater than 500kW
10.2
CHP
<2kW
1 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Combined Heat and Power with total installed
electrical capacity of 2kW or less (Tariff available
only for 30,000 units)
11.3
Hydro
<15kW
1 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Hydro generating station with total installed
capacity of 15kW or less
21.9
15kW-100kW
1 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Hydro generating station with total installed
capacity greater than 15kW but not exceeding 100kW
19.6
100kW-500kW
1 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Hydro generating station with total installed
capacity greater than 100kW but not exceeding
500kW
12.1
500kW-2mW
1 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Hydro generating station with total installed
capacity greater than 500kW but not exceeding 2MW
12.1
2mW+
1 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Hydro generating station with total installed
capacity greater than 2MW
4.9
ROO
Migrated
Installations
<50kW
1st Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Eligible Installations with a declared net capacity of
50kW or less commissioned on or before 14th July
2009 and accredited under the ROO on or before
31st March 2010
10.2
Solar
<4kW
1 Apr 11 - 2 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic with total installed capacity of
4kW or less, where attached to or wired to provide
electricity to a building which is already occupied
46.8
Solar photovoltaic with total installed capacity of
4kW or less, where attached to or wired to provide
electricity to a new building before first occupation
40.8
250kW-500kW
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Feed-in Tariff Payment Rate Table for Photovoltaic Eligible Installations
Technology
type
Generation level
Solar
(cont.d)
4kW-10kW
10kW-50kW
50kW-100kW
100kW-150kW
150kW-250kW
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
p/kWh
3 Mar 12 - 31 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic with total installed capacity of
4kW or less, where attached to or wired to provide
electricity to a building which is already occupied
21.7
Solar photovoltaic with total installed capacity of
4kW or less, where attached to or wired to provide
electricity to a new building before first occupation
21.7
1 Apr 11 - 2 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 4kW but not
exceeding 10kW
40.8
3 Mar 12 - 31 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 4kW but not
exceeding 10kW
17.3
1 Apr 11 - 2 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 10kW but not
exceeding 50kW
35.6
3 Mar 12 - 31 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 10kW but not
exceeding 50kW
15.7
1 Apr 11 - 31 July 11
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 50kW but not
exceeding 100kW
35.6
1 Aug 11 - 2 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 50kW but not
exceeding 100kW
20.5
3 Mar 12 - 31 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 50kW but not
exceeding 100kW
13.3
1 Apr 11 - 31 July 11
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 100kW but not
exceeding 150kW
33.2
1 Aug 11 - 2 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 100kW but not
exceeding 150kW
20.5
3 Mar 12 - 31 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 100kW but not
exceeding 150kW
13.3
1 Apr 11 - 31 July 11
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 150kW but not
exceeding 250kW
33.2
1 Aug 11 - 2 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 150kW but not
exceeding 250kW
16.2
Feed-in Tariff Payment Rate Table for Photovoltaic Eligible Installations
Technology
type
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
p/kWh
3 Mar 12 - 31 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 150kW but not
exceeding 250kW
13.3
1 Apr 11 - 31 July 11
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 250kW
33.2
1 Aug 11 - 31 Mar 12
Solar photovoltaic (other than stand-alone) with
total installed capacity greater than 250kW
9.2
1 Apr 11 - 31 July 11
Stand-alone (autonomous) solar photovoltaic (not
attached to a building and not wired to provide
electricity to an occupied building)
33.2
1 Aug 11 - 31 Mar 12
Stand-alone (autonomous) solar photovoltaic (not
attached to a building and not wired to provide
electricity to an occupied building)
9.2
<1.5kW
1st Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Wind with total installed capacity of 1.5kW or less
39.1
1.5kW-15kW
1st Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Wind with total installed capacity greater than 1.5kW
but not exceeding 15 kW
30.2
15kW-100kW
1st Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Wind with total installed capacity greater than 15kW
but not exceeding 100kW
27.3
100kW-500kW
1st Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Wind with total installed capacity greater than
100kW but not exceeding 500kW
21.2
500kW-1.5mW
1st Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Wind with total installed capacity greater than
500kW but not exceeding 1.5MW
10.7
1.5mW+
1st Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
Wind with total installed capacity greater than
1.5MW
5.1
n/a
1st Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
All FIT Export Tariff Rate
3.3
Generation level
Solar
(cont.d)
250kW+
n/a
Wind
Export
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Appendix 3
1 April 2012 - 31 March 2013 (FIT Year 3)
Eligibility Start Date: 1 April 2010 - 31 Mar 2011 (FIT Year 1)
Technology
type
Generation level
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
EPC Level Requirement
n/a
Anaerobic
<250kW
1 Apr 12 31 Mar 13
Anaerobic digestion with total
installed capacity of 250kW
or less
15.2
250kW-500kW
1 Apr 12 31 Mar 13
Anaerobic digestion with total
installed capacity greater
than 250kW but not exceeding
500kW
14.0
500kW and over
1 Apr 12 31 Mar 13
1 Dec 12 31 Mar 13
CHP
<2kW
Before the
conditional date*
After the
conditional date*
Hydro
<15kW
1 Apr 12 30 Nov 12
1 Dec 12 31 Mar 13
15kW-100kW
1 Apr 12 31 Mar 13
100kW-500kW
Before the
conditional date*
After the
conditional date*
500kW-2mW
1 Apr 12 31 Mar 13
2mW+
1 Apr 12 30 Nov 12
1 Dec 12 31 Mar 13
Anaerobic digestion with total
installed capacity greater than
500kW
Combined Heat and Power
with total installed electrical
capacity of 2kW or less (Tariff
available only for 30,000 units)
10.2
9.2
11.3
12.9
22.6
Hydro generating station with
total installed capacity of 15kW
or less
21.7
Hydro generating station with
total installed capacity greater
than 15kW but not exceeding
100kW
Hydro generating station with
total installed capacity greater
than 100kW but not exceeding
2MW
Hydro generating station with
total installed capacity greater
than 100kW but not exceeding
2MW
20.2
12.5
16.0
12.5
5.1
Hydro generating station with
total installed capacity greater
than 2MW
4.6
Higher
rate
Middle
rate
Lower
rate
Feed-in Tariff Payment Rate Table for Photovoltaic Eligible Installations
Technology
type
Generation level
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
EPC Level Requirement
Higher
rate
Middle
rate
Lower
rate
Solar photovoltaic with total
installed capacity of 4kW or
less, where attached to or
wired to provide electricity
to a building which is already
occupied
21.7
17.3
9.3
Solar photovoltaic with total
installed capacity of 4kW or
less, where attached to or
wired to provide electricity
to a new building before first
occupation
21.7
17.3
9.3
Solar photovoltaic with total
installed capacity of 4kW or
less, where attached to or
wired to provide electricity
to a building which is already
occupied
16.5
14.9
7.3
Solar photovoltaic with total
installed capacity of 4kW or
less, where attached to or
wired to provide electricity
to a new building before first
occupation
16.5
14.9
7.3
Solar photovoltaic with total
installed capacity of 4kW or
less, where attached to or
wired to provide electricity
to a building which is already
occupied
15.4
13.9
7.1
Solar photovoltaic with total
installed capacity of 4kW or
less, where attached to or
wired to provide electricity
to a new building before first
occupation
15.4
13.9
7.1
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater than
4kW but not exceeding 10kW
17.3
13.8
9.3
15.0
13.5
7.3
14.0
12.6
7.1
15.7
12.6
9.3
13.9
12.5
7.3
13.0
11.7
7.1
n/a
Solar
<4kW
1 Apr 12 - 31 Jul 12
1 Aug 12 31 Oct 12
1 Nov 12 31 Mar 13
4kW-10kW
1 Apr 12 - 31 Jul 12
1 Aug 12 31 Oct 12
1 Nov 12 31 Mar 13
10kW-50kW
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater than
4kW but not exceeding 10kW
1 Apr 12 - 31 Jul 12
1 Aug 12 31 Oct 12
1 Nov 12 31 Mar 13
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater than
10kW but not exceeding 50kW
Feed-in Tariff Payment Rate Table for Photovoltaic Eligible Installations
Technology
type
Generation level
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
EPC Level Requirement
n/a
Solar
(cont.d)
50kW-100kW
1 Apr 12 - 31 Jul 12
1 Aug 12 31 Oct 12
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater than
50kW but not exceeding 100kW
1 Nov 12 31 Mar 13
100kW-150kW
1 Apr 12 - 31 Jul 12
1 Aug 12 31 Oct 12
1 Nov 12 31 Mar 13
150kW-250kW
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater
than 100kW but not exceeding
150kW
1 Apr 12 - 31 Jul 12
1 Aug 12 31 Oct 12
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater
than 150kW but not exceeding
250kW
1 Nov 12 31 Mar 13
250kW+
1 Apr 12 - 31 Jul 12
1 Aug 12 31 Oct 12
9.2
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater than
250kW
1 Nov 12 31 Mar 13
Standalone
1 Nov 12 31 Mar 13
Wind
<1.5kW
7.1
1 Apr 12 - 31 Jul 12
1 Aug 12 31 Oct 12
9.3
Stand-alone (autonomous)
solar photovoltaic (not
attached to a building and not
wired to provide electricity to
an occupied building)
7.3
7.1
1 Apr 12 30 Nov 12
1 Dec 12 31 Mar 13
7.3
36.9
Wind with total installed
capacity of 1.5kW or less
21.7
Higher
rate
Middle
rate
Lower
rate
13.3
10.6
9.3
11.9
10.7
7.3
11.5
10.4
7.1
13.3
10.6
9.3
11.9
10.7
7.3
11.5
10.4
7.1
13.3
10.6
9.3
11.3
10.2
7.3
11.0
9.9
7.1
Feed-in Tariff Payment Rate Table for Photovoltaic Eligible Installations
Technology
type
Generation level
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
EPC Level Requirement
n/a
Wind (cont.d)
1.5kW-15kW
1 Apr 12 30 Nov 12
1 Dec 12 31 Mar 13
15kW-100kW
1 Apr 12 30 Nov 12
1 Dec 12 31 Mar 13
100kW-500kW
1 Apr 12 30 Nov 12
1 Dec 12 31 Mar 13
500kW-1.5mW
1 Apr 12 30 Nov 12
1 Dec 12 31 Mar 13
1.5mW+
1 Apr 12 30 Nov 12
1 Dec 12 31 Mar 13
ROO
Migrated
Installations
<50kW
1 Apr 12 31 Mar 13
Export
n/a
1 Apr 12 - 31 Jul 12
Wind with total installed
capacity greater than 1.5kW
but not exceeding 15 kW
Wind with total installed
capacity greater than 15kW but
not exceeding 100kW
Wind with total installed
capacity greater than 100kW
but not exceeding 500kW
Wind with total installed
capacity greater than 500kW
but not exceeding 1.5MW
Higher
rate
Middle
rate
Lower
rate
28.9
21.7
26.2
21.7
21.2
18.0
10.7
9.8
5.1
Wind with total installed
capacity greater than 1.5MW
4.6
Eligible Installations with a
declared net capacity of 50kW
or less Commissioned on or
before 14th July 2009 and
accredited under the ROO on
or before 31st March 2010
10.2
3.3
Solar Export Tariff Rate
1 Aug 12 31 Mar 13
4.6
1 Apr 12 30 Nov 12
4.6
Non Solar Export Tariff Rate
1 Dec 12 31 Mar 13
4.6
*The Conditional Date referred to in the entries for certain descriptions of installations applies only where the European Commission gives
state aid approval on or before 31 March 2013 for the higher rate specified in the entry and in such case the conditional date is the later
of (a) 1 December 2012, or (b) the date on which the approval is given. If state aid approval is not given on or before 31 March 2013, the
lower rate specified in the entry applies throughout FIT Year 3.
Appendix 4
1 April 2013 - 31 March 2014 (FIT Year 4)
Eligibility Start Date: 1 April 2013 - 31 Mar 2014 (FIT Year 4)
Technology
type
Generation level
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
EPC Level Requirement
n/a
Higher
rate
Middle
rate
Lower
rate
<250kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Anaerobic digestion with total
installed capacity of 250kW
or less
15.2
250kW-500kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Anaerobic digestion with total
installed capacity greater
than 250kW but not exceeding
500kW
14.0
500kW and over
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Anaerobic digestion with total
installed capacity greater than
500kW
9.2
CHP
<2kW
After the
conditional date*
Combined Heat and Power
with total installed electrical
capacity of 2kW or less (Tariff
available only for 30,000 units)
12.9
Hydro
<15kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Hydro generating station with
total installed capacity of 15kW
or less
21.7
15kW-100kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Hydro generating station with
total installed capacity greater
than 15kW but not exceeding
100kW
20.2
100kW-500kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Hydro generating station with
total installed capacity greater
than 100kW but not exceeding
2MW
16.0
500kW-2mW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Hydro generating station with
total installed capacity greater
than 100kW but not exceeding
2MW
12.5
2mW+
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Hydro generating station with
total installed capacity greater
than 2MW
3.2
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Solar photovoltaic with total
installed capacity of 4kW or
less, where attached to or
wired to provide electricity
to a building which is already
occupied
15.4
13.9
7.1
Solar photovoltaic with total
installed capacity of 4kW or
less, where attached to or
wired to provide electricity
to a new building before first
occupation
15.4
13.9
7.1
Anaerobic
Solar
<4kW
Eligibility Start Date: 1 April 2013 - 31 Mar 2014 (FIT Year 4)
Technology
type
Generation level
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
EPC Level Requirement
n/a
Solar
(cont.d)
Middle
rate
Lower
rate
4kW-10kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater than
4kW but not exceeding 10kW
14.0
12.6
7.1
10kW-50kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater than
10kW but not exceeding 50kW
13.0
11.7
7.1
50kW-100kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater than
50kW but not exceeding 100kW
11.5
10.4
7.1
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater
than 100kW but not exceeding
150kW
11.5
10.4
7.1
150kW-250kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater
than 150kW but not exceeding
250kW
11.0
9.9
7.1
250kW+
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Solar photovoltaic (other
than stand-alone) with total
installed capacity greater than
250kW
7.1
Standalone
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Stand-alone (autonomous)
solar photovoltaic (not
attached to a building and not
wired to provide electricity to
an occupied building)
7.1
<1.5kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Wind with total installed
capacity of 1.5kW or less
21.7
1.5kW-15kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Wind with total installed
capacity greater than 1.5kW
but not exceeding 15 kW
21.7
15kW-100kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Wind with total installed
capacity greater than 15kW but
not exceeding 100kW
21.7
100kW-500kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Wind with total installed
capacity greater than 100kW
but not exceeding 500kW
18.0
100kW-150kW
Wind
Higher
rate
Eligibility Start Date: 1 April 2013 - 31 Mar 2014 (FIT Year 4)
Technology
type
Generation level
Period in Year
Eligibility Started
Technology Description
EPC Level Requirement
n/a
Wind (cont.d)
500kW-1.5mW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Wind with total installed
capacity greater than 500kW
but not exceeding 1.5MW
9.8
1.5mW+
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Wind with total installed
capacity greater than 1.5MW
4.2
10.2
4.6
ROO
Migrated
Installations
<50kW
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Eligible Installations with a
declared net capacity of 50kW
or less Commissioned on or
before 14th July 2009 and
accredited under the ROO on
or before 31st March 2010
Export
n/a
1 Apr 13 31 Mar 14
Non Solar Export Tariff Rate
Higher
rate
Middle
rate
Lower
rate
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