A consumers guide to solar PV installation

Did you know that a Solar PV system can reduce your energy bills but also make you money by selling any unused energy back to the grid?

This not only helps you financially but also the environment by lowering your CO₂ emissions by up to 1000kg p/a.

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The Feed-In Tariff applies to Solar PV (electricity) systems

• Feed-In Tariff
• How does the Feed-In Tariff work?
• What is the future of the Feed-In Tariff?
• How do I apply for the Feed-In Tariff?

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The Renewable Heat Incentive applies to Solar Thermal (hot water) systems

• Renewable Heat Incentive
• What is the Renewable Heat Incentive?

The Government's Feed-In Tariff was launched on April 1st 2010 to encourage homeowners to generate their own electricity - it is split into two methods of revenue.

The Generation Tariff earns you a fixed income for every kilowatt hour of electricity you generate. And, The Export Tariff earns you income for every kilowatt hour you generate and sell back to the grid.

An average 3/4 bedroom house fitted with 2.5kw Solar PV panels and normal electricity usage would earn over £850 p/a tax free!

Add this to an approximate £145 reduction in your electricity usage and you could benefit by over £1,000 per year.

Try our Solar PV Feed-In Tariff Calculator to assess your potential payback.