Feed-InTariffs Scheme (FITs)

The Feed-in Tariffs scheme (FITs)  was designed by the Government as an incentive for uptake of electricity generating renewable technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines; it means that if you have an eligible installation you could be paid for the electricity you generate as well as for the surplus electricity you export to the grid.

The technologies covered by MCS that are currently eligible for the Feed-in Tariff are:

• Solar Photovoltaics (Solar PV)
• Wind Turbines
• Micro CHP
• Micro-Hydro

For installations up to 50kW you need to use an MCS certified installer and product to be eligible for FITs. You can search for installers here and search for products here.

NOTE: Different arrangements currently apply to Micro-Hydro installations for access to TsT payments (FITs). Further information can be found here.

There will be no change to your FITs if the MCS product you installed is removed from the MCS approved product list after you have successfully registered.

How to Register for FITs?

An MCS installer will provide you with an MCS Certificate once the installation is complete. To register for the FITs you will need to send the MCS Certificate to your FIT Licensee (an electricity company) who will complete the registration process. You should contact your chosen FIT Licensee to find out what additional documentation they require you to provide as part of the application process.

EPC Requirements

Since 1st April 2012 customers must provide an EPC with their Feed-in Tariff (FIT) application showing the building the installation is attached to or wired to provide electricity to is a level D or above. You can find further information on the EPC requirements here.

More Information

You can find further information on the current FIT rates on the Energy Saving Trust website here.

For more information or if you have a specific query about FITs, please contact one of the following organisations (depending on the nature of your request). The Energy Savings Trust have very comprehensive information on the scheme and they also have a cash-back calculator  to help you find out how much you could earn and save through the FIT scheme. The links are in the table below: