Increase in Solar Feed-in Tariff rates

For qualifying solar panel installations, April 1st marked an increase in the feed-in tariff rates of 4.8% in line with the retail price index. Some solar power harvesters will now earn a rate of 45.4p / kWh

Technology – Solar electricity (PV)	Tariff level (p/kWh)*	Tariff lifetime (years)
≤4 kW (retro fit – pre 3rd March 2012)	45.4	25
≤4 kW (new build – pre 3rd March 2012)	39.6	25

 See the new Feed-in Tariff payment rates here