Photovoltaic grid inverter tariff

How do tariff rates for solar PV installations work?

The amount of generation which is deemed to be exported is set by the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero each year in their annual determinations. Tariff rates for Solar PV installations are uniquely split into Higher, Middle and Lower bands.

Does fit apply to all solar PV installations?

This three-band structure only applies to Solar PV installations accredited after April 2012 and does not apply to the other technology types regardless of commissioning date. You can find the full tariff bandings in the Feed-in-Tariff (FIT): Tariff table spreadsheets available below.

How do feed-in tariffs work?

Feed-in tariffs pay you to generate your own electricity from renewables like solar panels and sell energy back to the grid. Find out more and how to apply.

What are the tariff rates for the feed-in tariff scheme?

This document sets out the tariff rates for the Feed-in Tariff scheme. Relevant tariffs have been adjusted by RPI of 5.2 percent, effective from 1 April 2024. Ofgem is the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets. We are a non-ministerial government department and an independent National Regulatory Authority.

Who is a feed in tariff electricity supplier?

For the most part, licensed feed in tariff electricity suppliers are broken down into two categories: Mandatory licensees — suppliers that have more than 250,000 customers must be a part of the feed in tariff scheme and are obligated to make payments to those eligible. All of the big six energy suppliers will be included in this group.

Do I get paid if I export electricity to the grid?

Instead, you are paid for 50% of your generated electricity, regardless of how much electricity you export to the grid. Therefore, this figure may benefit you more, than getting paid for the exact export value that the SEG tariff takes through your Smart Meter.