Feed-in Tariff - Costs, Savings and Returns

Notes:
- Fit Payments are set for 25 years Tax Free and Indexed Linked.

The table assumes:
- Tax benefit for the Feed-in Tariff Income of 30% for Householders and 20% for businesses (10kWp and over).
- 50% of energy generated is used on site and 50% exported
- Typical electricity price of 15p/kWh. (This price will increase significantly in future) 3p/kWh for exported electricity.
- Energy yield is based on 900 kWh/kWp at optimum orientation and pitch with no shading.
- In southern and western England and Wales this generation figure is likely to be exceeded.
- Prices are inclusive of all equipment, materials, installation and electrical connections and a basic scaffold platform although this is subject to site survey.
- Domestic 2 and 4 kWp prices include 5% VAT. Businesses 17.5% Not included.
- Installations must be undertaken and certified by an MCS accredited company.
- South Facing is not a financial advisor.

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