Feed in Tariffs
On 1st April 2010, Feed-in Tariffs were introduced and represent the principal basis of financial support for generators up to 5MW. FITs applies to all schemes of <50kW. For 50kW to 5MW schemes, there is a one-off choice to elect for ROCs or FITs.
FITs creates a significant shift in the cost/benefit of smaller scale schemes with additional income now being generated from green power generation. Feed-in-tariffs for power generation are shown below. For more information on how the system works, download our fact sheet.
In essence there are two potential payments, one for power generation (see above) and then an optional guaranteed export tariff ie a guaranteed payment for electricity transferred into the Grid proposed to be 3p/kWh. Alternatively, generators can sell into the open market with present rates around 4p/kWh.
| Table of generation tariffs for first year of FITs (2011-12) Technology | Scale | p/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Anaerobic digestion | ≤250kW | 14.0 |
| Anaerobic digestion | >250kW – 500kW | 13.0 |
| Anaerobic digestion | >500kW – 5MW | 9.4 |
| Hydro | ≤15kW | 20.9 |
| Hydro | >15kW – 100kW | 18.7 |
| Hydro | >100kW – 2MW | 11.5 |
| Hydro | >2MW – 5MW | 4.7 |
| MicroCHP (pilot) | ≤2kW | 10.5 |
| PV | ≤4kW (new build) | 37.8 |
| PV | ≤4kW (retrofit) | 43.3 |
| PV | >4kW – 10kW | 37.8 |
| PV | >10kW – 50kW | 32.9 |
| PV | >50kW – ≤150kW | 19.0 |
| PV | >150kW – 250kW | 15.0 |
| PV | >250kW – 5MW | 8.5 |
| Wind | ≤1.5kW | 36.2 |
| Wind | >1.5kW – 15kW | 28.0 |
| Wind | >15kW – 100kW | 25.3 |
| Wind | >100kW – 500kW | 19.7 |
| Wind | >500kW – 1.5MW | 9.9 |
| Wind | >1.5MW – 5MW | 4.7 |
The rates above reflect the 2011 Fast Track Review. A Comprehensive review is under way and a consultation document is expected from DECC in early autumn 2011.