Tariff Level Table
The level of the generation tariff is dependent on the technology and the system size
The main benefit of the Feed-In Tariffs is the generation tariff, which is paid for every kilowatt hour of electricity produced. The amount paid per hour is determined by the type of technology and the size of the system.
The Feed-In Tariffs scheme also provides two further benefits: an additional payment for surplus energy exported to the grid (this is called the export tariff) and a saving on energy purchased from your electricity supplier.
Table of Feed-In Tariff levels for the year to 31st March 2012
NB: The Fast-Track Review proposes to adjust PV and AD tariffs on 1st Aug 2011.
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Complete listing of all Generation Tariff levels up to March 2012 |
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Energy Source |
Scale |
Tariff (p/kWh)[A] |
Duration (years) |
| Anaerobic digestion |
≤500kW |
12.1 [D] |
20 |
| Anaerobic digestion |
>500kW |
9.4 |
20 |
| Hydro |
≤15 kW |
20.9 |
20 |
| Hydro |
>15 – 100kW |
18.7 |
20 |
| Hydro |
>100kW – 2MW |
11.5 |
20 |
| Hydro |
>2MW – 5MW |
4.7 |
20 |
| Micro-CHP [B] |
<2 kW |
10.5 |
10 |
| Solar PV |
≤4 kW new [C] |
37.8 |
25 |
| Solar PV |
≤4 kW retrofit[C] |
43.3 |
25 |
| Solar PV |
>4-10kW |
37.8 |
25 |
| Solar PV |
>10 – 100kW [E] |
32.9 [E] |
25 |
| Solar PV |
>100kW – 5MW |
30.7 [E] |
25 |
| Solar PV |
Standalone [C] |
30.7 [E] |
25 |
| Wind |
≤1.5kW |
36.2 |
20 |
| Wind |
>1.5 – 15kW |
28.0 |
20 |
| Wind |
>15 – 100kW |
25.3 |
20 |
| Wind |
>100 – 500kW |
19.7 |
20 |
| Wind |
>500kW – 1.5MW |
9.9 |
20 |
| Wind |
>1.5MW – 5MW |
4.7 |
20 |
| Existing generators transferred from RO |
9.4 |
to 2027 |
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Notes:
[A]: These tariffs are index-linked for inflation (see below).
[B]: This tariff is available only for 30,000 micro-CHP installations, subject to a review when 12,000 units have been installed.
[C]: These terms are defined as follows:
- “Retrofit” means installed on a building which is already occupied
- “New Build” means where installed on a new building before first occupation
- “Stand-alone” means not attached to a building and not wired to provide electricity to an occupied building.
[D]: But increases now proposed
[E]: But reductions now proposed
Once a system has been registered, the tariff levels are guaranteed for the period of the tariff and index-linked (see below). For systems registered in future years, some tariff levels will be adjusted to account for expected reductions in system prices, as further described here. For household customers producing energy mainly for their own use, the tariff income is also free from income tax.
Index-linking for inflation
The tariffs are index-linked to the RPI as further described here.
The indices used so far are:
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RPI Index |
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Year beginning |
RPI Index |
Cumulative |
| 1st April 2010 |
[base year] |
0% |
| 1st April 2011 |
4.8% |
4.8% |
| 1st April 2012 | ||
