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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...

Feed-in Tariffs closure 2019: legal framework and Ofgem guidance on accreditation deadlines, COVID-19 extensions, and transition to the Smart Export Guarantee

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Key primary resources on closure of the FiT

Government Consultation dated 19 July 2018 on the outlook for new small scale renewables after FiT closure, with a follow-up on 8 January 2019: The Future for Small-Scale Low-Carbon Generation: a call for evidence (Future Support Consultation)
Government consultation (19 July 2018) and decision (18 December 2018) confirming FiT closure: The Feed-In Tariffs scheme—closure to new applications after 31 March 2019, and administrative measures (FiT Closure Consultation)
The Feed-in Tariffs (Closure, etc) Order 2018, made 17 December 2018 and effective from 1 February 2019: SI 2018/1380 (FiT Closure Order)
Ofgem FAQ covering the end of the FiT: FAQ: FIT scheme closure (Ofgem FiT Closure FAQs)
Ofgem guidance on winding down the FiT: Feed-in Tariffs: Essential guide to closure of the scheme (Ofgem FiT Closure Guidance)
Updated Ofgem general FiT guidance, now including closure information: Feed-in Tariffs: Guidance for renewable installations (Ofgem Generator Guidance)
Feed-in Tariffs: Guidance for licensed electricity suppliers (Ofgem Supplier Guidance)
Government issues a follow-up consultation on the Smart Export Guarantee on 8 January 2019 (responses close 5 March 2019): The Future for Small-Scale

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