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Clean Energy Cashback - Updated April 2011

(Feed in Tariff’s for photovoltaic systems)

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) introduced a feed in tariff in April 2010. The scheme will be know as ‘Clean Energy Cashback’.

The scheme pays for every kWh generated by a photovoltaic system – even if it is used within the property!

Owners of grid connected, retrofitted, photovoltaic systems of 4kWp or less will receive an index linked 43.3p per kWh generated in Clean Energy Cashback for 25 years. For domestic customers this is tax free.

Additionally, where the electricity is used within the property importing electricity from the grid is avoided (Saves approx. further 15p/kWh) or if the solar electricity is exported then there will be a guaranteed legal minimum payment of 3.1p/kWh.

PV system size

Situation

Cashback / kWh

Total inc. avoiding import

4kWp or less Retrofit 43.3p 58.3p
4kWp or less New Build 37.8p 52.8p
4.1 – 10kWp All 37.8p 52.8p
10.1 – 100kWp All 32.9p 47.9p
Off grid systems All 30.7p N/A
  • Cost of import assumed at 15p/kWh

For a typical 2.96kWp domestic PV system this equates to an annual cashback payment of around £1,100. DECC’s intention is to incentivise photovoltaic systems with a return on investment of between 5 and 8%.

Further, it is worth mentioning here that the electricity regulator OFGEM has recently warned the public to expect electricity price rises in the region of 20%.

The above rates apply to systems installed until 31 March 2012.

Also see: www.guardian.co.uk/money/2010/feb/06/solar-power-bright-investment

And: www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/elec_financial_elec_financial.aspx

 

Community groups, public and non-profit sector

Looking for funding? Give these websites a try!

http://www.grantsnet.co.uk

http://www.j4bcommunity.co.uk/default.aspx

Small & Medium Sized Businesses can apply for interest free renewable energy loans from the Carbon Trust. You can borrow from £5,000 to £100,000 unsecured, interest free and repayable over a period of up to 4 years.

From April 2010 SME’s will be eligible for the Clean Energy Cash Back Scheme. (See above)

Go to http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/takingaction/loans_renewables.htm or call 0800 085 2005 for more information.

This website may help you find a grant - http://www.j4bgrants.co.uk/Default.aspx

 

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