Feed-in tariffs - Grants for solar panels
The feed-in tariffs schemes replaced the solar panels grants.
The feed-in tariffs were recently reduced partly because solar is now so popular and the costs of installation have significantly reduced. There is no doubt that financially solar panels remain an exciting prospect.
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PV solar electric panels
In a nutshell, applicants for this feed-in tariffs incentive will receive 21 pence per kw h of electricity produced. You will be paid even if you use the energy yourself, giving a guaranteed income from your PV solar panels, savings on your bills and an increase in your property value.
Learn about PV solar electric tariffs >>Solar heating panels
In a nutshell, applicants for the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme, more commonly known as the RHI, will receive 8.5p per kw h produced, giving a guaranteed 20 year income from your solar heating panels, savings on your energy bills and an increase in your property value.
Learn about solar heating tariffs >>Both tariffs are available to both domestic and commercial projects. This is a significant investment opportunity for your protection from long-term escalating energy costs.
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Industry statistics
You may think that solar panels are specifically a domestic technology, but not so, say government officials with predictions, that there will be 13,000 solar panel installations and 110,000 installations in the commercial and public sector, supplying 25% of the heat and power needed in these sectors while creating 150,000 jobs by 2020.
Beat the banks and the energy companies with a better return on investment averaging 8-10%.
