Feed In Tariff articles

Feed-in tariff (FiT) - A popular means of incentivising renewable energy technologies that was pioneered in Germany and has since been adopted in numerous countries around the world, FiT's help make renewable energy systems such as solar panels and wind turbines competitive by providing them with guaranteed above market price payments for the energy they produce. Advocates of the approach argue tariffs can be reduced over time as renewable energy technologies become cost-competitive with grid power, but critics maintain these subsidies add to costs for energy bill payers.

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Government confirms plan to use capacity market to boost energy efficiency

DECC consultation response rejects plans for an energy efficiency feed-in tariff

Have your say 21 May 2013

Canada loses appeal over 'protectionist' renewable energy subsidies

World Trade Organisation rules against Ontario's tilting of feed-in tariff in favour of local manufacturers

Have your say 07 May 2013

Policy briefing: Will the government's new energy efficiency incentives be left underpowered?

Coalition of businesses and NGOs call on Energy Secretary to ensure Energy Bill offers incentives for energy efficiency projects

Have your say 03 May 2013

Welcome to the National Solar Centre - Could it hold the secret to a solar-powered Britain?

Climate Minister Greg Barker will today open a major new solar research centre in Cornwall, BusinessGreen Plus reveals how the new hub could transform the UK's solar industry

Have your say 25 Apr 2013

Good Energy unveils good results for 2012

Company sees 277 per cent increase in number of feed-in tariff customers, recording pre-tax profits of £1.4m

Have your say 10 Apr 2013

Poorest hit hardest by carbon policies, argues report

Joseph Rowntree Foundation urges government to use carbon taxes to pay for energy efficiency makeovers

1 comments Have your say 13 Mar 2013

Modest cuts to solar feed-in tariffs confirmed

Mid-sized solar installations to face automatic cuts to incentives of 3.5 per cent from May

Have your say 01 Mar 2013

Solar industry damages claim reaches £140m

DECC faces prospect of hefty bill over feed-in tariff fiasco as day in court looms

2 comments Have your say 23 Jan 2013

Greg Barker speech at the launch of the National Solar Centre - in full

Climate Change Minister says solar PV will play "a critical role in helping the UK meet its vital renewable energy targets"

1 comments Have your say 17 Jan 2013

Climate Minister: 'Solar is coming of age'

Greg Barker urges industry to beef up marketing efforts to get the message out that 'solar is a great deal'

7 comments Have your say 17 Jan 2013

BRE launches National Solar Centre in anticipation of market boom

Cornwall-based research hub hailed as a major breakthrough for industry, as new research predicts rapid growth for global solar sector

3 comments Have your say 16 Jan 2013

Renewables industry welcomes move to retain RPI calculation

Decision provides stability for businesses holding feed-in tariff and renewable heat incentive contracts

Have your say 10 Jan 2013

BusinessGreen's Most Read of 2012

We run down the most popular 10 stories of the past 12 months

Have your say 31 Dec 2012

Solar firms urge action over retrospective subsidy cuts

Over 70 companies sign letter to EU Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger claiming retroactive cuts are damaging investor confidence

Have your say 18 Dec 2012

DECC pledges to tackle wind subsidy loophole

Government and industry promise to tackle alleged small scale gaming of the feed-in tariff incentive scheme

4 comments Have your say 23 Nov 2012

Industry fears government move to 'suppress' corporate solar installations

Solar Trade Association urges ministers to kick-start stalled market for larger solar projects, as fears mount for future of UK solar farms

Have your say 21 Nov 2012

Good Energy launches 'first' community wind farm tariff

Company will offer 20 per cent discount to communities living close to its wind farms

1 comments Have your say 19 Nov 2012

Australia to shelve solar PV incentive six months early

Government hopes to save up to AUS$100m for consumers next year after bringing forward end to multiplier

Have your say 16 Nov 2012

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