Feed-in Tariff to launch in the UK

The government of the UK will introduce a Feed-in Tariff on solar power by April 2010. The scheme will offer individuals and businesses alike, that uses solar energy, with financial benefits.

Speaking at the recent Solar Flair 09, experts from the national photovoltaics conference said that the new program will open more possibilities for renewable energy.

The national photovoltaics conference was organized by the County Durham Development Company (CDDC) in support of the Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network (EKTN) based in Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield.

At hand, the renewable industry in the UK is lead by biomass technology followed by wind and hydro power generators. Photovoltaic industry (PV) barely makes impact due to its high costs. As a result, the government of the UK will introduce the Feed-in Tariff to make PV technology inexpensive not just for businesses wanting this teachnology but also to consumers who wants to install solar panels into their properties.

A question was raised on the conference on the effectiveness of solar panels over the UK’s less-sunshine environment. Tim Bruton, speaking in aid for the New and Renewable Energy Centre, said that if every south facing home in the UK gets fitted with solar panels, they can generate enough electricity to power the country.

The Feed-in Tariff project is set to increase employment in the installation area which is why the company One North East invested in a solar panel training centre and courses in preparation with the solar panel installation increase.

Similar PV schemes have been implemented in countries such as Germany and Spain and have proved an overwhelming achievement in placing these countries at the forefront of PV technology.