How do I apply for a Feed-In Tariff?
If solar PV seems like a serious option for you, here’s Solar Guide’s easy guide of how to go about estimating the cost and financial benefits specifically for you, how to find a reputable installer who can provide an MCS certified service and MCS certified products and how to go about applying for a Feed-in Tariff.
- Use Solar Guide’s Solar PV Feed-In Tariff Calculator to get an idea of the financial costs of a solar PV installation and also the payback time and the profit margin for the 25 years of the Feed-In Tariffs. It’s a completely free-of-charge service and gives you an unbiased and realistic idea of what benefits solar PV can have for you.
- If solar PV is a serious consideration, it’s time to get a quote. Solar Guide has only MCS certified installers, so you are assured that all of the quotes you receive through Solar Guide’s service will make you eligible for the Feed-In Tariff. All you need to do is enter your details and for no fee Solar Guide will locate up to three reputable MCS certified installers in your vicinity who will then contact you about arranging to visit for a quote.
- Once you’ve decided on the best deal for you, go ahead with the installation. Ensure that the products sold to you are MCS certified to qualify you for the Feed-In Tariff.
- Once the installation is completed, you then need to notify your chosen energy supplier and present them with a Feed-In Tariff eligibility certificate which will be provided to you by your installer when the work is finished. The supplier will then cross-reference your installation with the central FIT database and when cleared payments will begin to be paid to you at intervals decided between you and the supplier.
Further Reading
What is the Feed-In Tariff (FIT)?
How does the Feed-In Tariff work?
What is the future of the Feed-In Tariff?
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The above should mention that in some cases planning permission is needed.
Although installing Solar PV is permitted development under PPS 22 (Planning Statement), it is not automatically permitted in conservation areas, AONBs etc.
So perhaps step 1 should be find out whether you need planning permission depending on your area.
Very useful site though – thanks