Solar PV Feed in Tariffs
The
Government’s consultation process proposing the approximate 50% cut in solar PV
tariffs from the 12th December has been found to be legally flawed
following the judicial review before Christmas.
This
could re-open the window for installations at the pre December 12th
rate at up to 43.3p / kWh for Solar PV installations. The Government have
decided to appeal the decision and Greg Barker, the DECC minister recently defended
the Government’s decision to appeal the finding.
Again
we are in limbo with uncertainty and confusion. If the Government wins the
appeal, there is virtually no prospect of reversing the proposed tariff
reductions. If the Government loses – and this seems likely – then there is the
very real chance that the door will re-open for higher Feed in Tariff
installations. If this is the case the
pre-December 12th Feed in Tariffs (at up to 43.3p per kWh) would
remain effective until due Parliamentary Process had taken place. This could
mean opportunities for higher tariff installations until April.
Anyone
keen on a solar PV installation at the higher Feed in Tariffs could very well
have an opportunity.