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How much grant is available?
The capital grant scheme is now closed and replaced with a feed-in tariff from April 2010. The tariff for domestic systems under 4kW will be 41.3p per kWh generated. The actual power from the system can be used for free, or sold back to the grid for a minimum 3p per kWh.
Hide this answerIf I buy a system and receive a grant, and then in 2010 the government introduces a generous feed-in tariff, will I also be able to benefit from this rate?
Any approved PV systems installed after July 2009 will also qualify for the feed-in tariff. The capital grant scheme has now closed.
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The capital grant scheme is now closed and replaced with the feed-in tariff. Your pv system will qualify for this once the installation is confirmed by our certified installer.
Hide this answerHow long will it take to receive my grant payment after completion?
The capital grant scheme is now closed and is replaced by the feed-in tariff.
Hide this answerCan I claim the grant if a non-certified installer performs the installation?
No, completion must be carried out by a certified installer in order to be eligible to claim the grant.
Hide this answerWill the grants run out?
There is currently good availability of grants for private householders. Recent press reports may have indicated that the grants were used up, but these were referring to commercial projects, not householder microgeneration installations. Currently the grant programme is set to continue until April 2010, when it will likely be replaced by a feed-in tariff system, which means the government legislating for a higher “subsidised” rate to be paid for your renewable electricity generated instead of providing a capital grant. Current expectation is that recipients of a grant will also be able to switch to and benefit from the feed-in tariff, so getting maximum benefit.
Hide this answerHow long is the grant for PV valid?
The capital grant scheme has now closed and is replaced by the feed-in tariff from April 2010.
Hide this answerWho can apply for a grant?
You must be the owner of the property to apply for a grant.
Hide this answerCan you apply for a grant on my behalf?
No, the householder must apply direct. However we have created an easy on-line application link through this website.
Hide this answerI don’t own the property where I want to install a PV system, can I still claim for a grant?
No, you must be the owner of the property in order to be eligible for the grant.
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