DECC feed in tariff review - news & changes

Overview

The solar feed in tariff scheme has proved so popular that the DECC solar feed in tariff review has concluded that new feed in tariff changes will take effect from the 12th December 2011. Whilst this is 'officially' still a consultation document, it seems clear that to protect the public finances from paying a return far higher than originally anticipated to home-owners, the changes will take effect from this date.

DECC feed in tariff changes for pv solar panel installations are anticipated to be tied in to a properties energy performance certificate(EPC) and can be financed through the new Green Deal financial initiative

We have summarised the situation as it stands right now, but please be aware, this is based on DECC proposals which are not absolutely confirmed yet and so may be subject to change.

pv solar panel installations before 12 Dec 2011

• FIT rate
  41.3p
• Export rate
  3.1p
• RPI linked
  Yes
• Green Deal finance available
  No
• Energy Performance Cert. required
  No
• Est. ROI on 4kWh system / 25yrs
  £70k+

pv solar panel installations 13 Dec 2011 - April 2012

• FIT rate
  21p
• Export rate
  3.1p
• RPI linked
  Yes
• Green Deal finance available
  No
• Energy Performance Cert. required
  No
• Est. ROI on 4kWh system / 25yrs
  £45k

pv solar panel installations April 2012 with EPC

• FIT rate
  21p
• Export rate
  3.1p
• RPI linked
  Yes
• Green Deal finance available
  Yes
• Energy Performance Cert. required
  Yes
• Est. ROI on 4kWh system / 25yrs
  £45k

pv solar panel installations April 2012 without EPC

• FIT rate
  9p
• Export rate
  3.1p
• RPI linked
  Yes
• Green Deal finance available
  No
• Energy Performance Cert. required
  No
• Est. ROI on 4kWh system / 25yrs
  £27k