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Feed-in tariff definition

What does Feed-in tariff mean? A feed-in tariff is a payment mechanism under which small-scale low‑carbon generators are paid for each unit of electricity they generate and, separately, for electricity exported to the grid. In Great Britain, “Feed‑in Tariffs” (FIT) is a statutory scheme created under the Energy Act 2008 and secondary legislation, administered by Ofgem via supplier licence conditions. Key features include eligibility for technologies such as solar PV, wind, hydro, anaerobic digestion and micro‑CHP, with capacity generally up to 5 MW (2 kW for micro‑CHP), accreditation (typically via MCS or ROO‑FIT), metering requirements, index‑linked tariffs, and 20–25 year payment terms. FIT rights and obligations...

Ofgem ROO‑FiT accreditation: applications, preliminary accreditation, eligibility, deployment caps and 2019 scheme closure (archived)

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Introduction

Feed-in tariffs (FiTs) provide financial support for electricity produced from low-carbon sources. They deliver guaranteed payments per kilowatt hour (p/kWh) over a set term to small-scale low-carbon generators. These payments are made by electricity suppliers, who recover the extra expense from their customers, so the additional cost of renewable power is shared across the whole electricity market. For wider details on the FiT scheme and current activity, including consultations, regulatory guidance and key amendments, refer to the resources below.

Practice Note: Feed-in tariff (FiT)—key features and the Feed-in tariff scheme tracker showing status and recent developments
Ofgem: Essential Guide to applying for ROO-FiT accreditation

Closure of the FiT

On 19 July 2018, BEIS confirmed (as expected) that the FiT would close to new accreditation applications from 1 April 2019, although in certain cases the deadline may fall earlier or later. For a detailed explanation of the closure of the FiT, the background to the announcement, and associated issues, see Practice Note: Feed-in...

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