DECC publishes FAQs to accompany new FiT proposals

The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published a series of questions and answers to help installers and customers understand the implications of new proposals to the feed-in tariff published last month.

http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/decc_publishes_faqs_to_accompany_new_fit_proposals_2356/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News+Feed&utm_medium=rss

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RPI increase: 45.4p solar FiT from April 1

Ofgem has published a new table on its website outlining the feed-in tariff rates as of April 1 this year. Thanks to an annual boost from the Retail Price Index, some microgenerator’s FiT income will increase to 45.4p per kilowatt hour from that date.

http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/rpi_increase_45.4p_solar_fit_from_april_1_5478/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News+Feed&utm_medium=rss

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Solar PV will count towards meeting EPC requirement

As of April 1, 2012 all new solar PV systems wishing to receive the full feed-in tariff rate available will have to be accompanied with a valid EPC level D. Following mounting confusion, DECC has confirmed that a solar installation will contribute to bringing the property up to EPC level D.

http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/solar_pv_will_count_towards_meeting_epc_requirement_2356/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News+Feed&utm_medium=rss

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Summary of DECC’s proposed changes to the solar FiT

Last week DECC announced a raft of measures intended to improve the feed-in tariff framework and secure the long-term future of the scheme. Below is a summary of all the changes announced last week that will directly affect the solar feed-in tariff rate and the manner it operates.

http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/summary_of_deccs_proposed_changes_to_the_solar_fit/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News+Feed&utm_medium=rss

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Breaking News: DECC publishes FiT consultation response

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has published its response to the controversial Phase 1 consultation on solar photovoltaic feed-in tariffs.

http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/breaking_news_decc_publishes_fit_consultation_response/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News+Feed&utm_medium=rss

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UK wants sustained cuts to solar panel tariffs | Reuters

UK wants sustained cuts to solar panel tariffs | Reuters.

Ministers defend rapid cut to solar power subsidy | Environment | The Guardian

Ministers defend rapid cut to solar power subsidy | Environment | The Guardian.

Feed-in Tariffs: press notice, WMS and consultation documents

From: Department of Energy and Climate Change [mailto:decc@service.govdelivery.com]
Sent: 09 February 2012 11:16
To: rob@rsrenewables.com
Subject: Feed-in Tariffs: press notice, WMS and consultation documents

Improvements to the Feed-in Tariffs scheme

The Government has today announced plans to ensure the future of the Feed-in Tariffs scheme to make it more predictable. Transparency, longevity and certainty are at the heart of the new improved scheme.

The reforms will provide greater confidence to consumers and industry investing in exciting renewable technologies such as solar power, anaerobic digestion, micro-CHP, wind and hydro power.

• Read the full press notice

Written ministerial statement by Edward Davey on reforming the Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme

This Government is committed to promoting decentralised energy and the take-up of small-scale low-carbon technologies by the public and by communities.

The Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme is an important instrument in meeting that commitment, but it needs to be reformed as we want as many people as possible to be able to benefit from the scheme. For too long it has been limited to the lucky few.

So today I am publishing a series of documents which mark a crucial turning point for the FITs scheme. Taken as a whole, this reform package will put the scheme on a predictable, certain and sustainable footing for consumers, and for the businesses delivering these exciting renewable technologies.

• Read the full statement

Feed-in Tariffs consultation documents

• Response to FITs Phase I consultation
• Comprehensive Review of Feed-in Tariffs – Phase 2A: Solar PV cost control (consultation closes on 3rd April)
• Comprehensive Review Phase 2B: Consultation on Feed-in Tariffs – Non-PV tariffs and scheme administration issues (consultation closes on 26th April)
• More about Feed-in Tariffs

EPIA lists UK solar market as No.8 in the world

The UK solar market is the eighth-largest market in the world, according to new figures released by the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA).

http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/epia_lists_uk_solar_market_as_no.8_in_the_world1/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News+Feed&utm_medium=rss

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REAL seeks to clarify current FiT rates

One week ago today, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) lost its appeal against the High Court ruling in December that its proposals to change the feed-in tariff rates for solar PV were “unlawful.” However, since then, Government has decided to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court and they have 28 days from…

http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/real_seeks_to_clarify_current_fit_rates_5478/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News+Feed&utm_medium=rss

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