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Current PV Export Tariffs?

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  • 26-11-2011 4:59pm
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    skids
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi there,

    I'm doing a project for college on retrofitting PV panels to an existing dwelling, and was just wondering what's the concrete figure on exporting per kWh to the grid correct as of today?

    Are there any formalities or costs which I should factor in aside from the installation of the array and supporting infrastructure?

    Are you aware of any grants or incentives available?

    Thanks


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    Electric Ireland: David
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,457 ✭✭✭Electric Ireland: David


    Hi skids,
    skids wrote:
    what's the concrete figure on exporting per kWh to the grid correct as of today?

    The figure as of today would be 19c per kWh exported; this is made up of 9c from ESB Electric Ireland (due to expire 31/12/2011), and a further support payment of 10c from the ESB Networks for the first 3,000 kWh exported annually. This payment will be made to the first 4,000 micro-generators connected in the 3 years from February 2009, and will be paid over a 5 year period. Further information is available here.
    skids wrote:
    Are there any formalities or costs which I should factor in aside from the installation of the array and supporting infrastructure?

    There is a step-by-step guide to connecting a MicroGenerator on ESB Network's website; all formalities should be covered there. The real costs associated with installation are the capital cost of the micro-generator and contractor labour costs. Installation of the Import / Export meter by ESB Networks is free of charge up until 29/02/12.

    Once the meter is installed, the customer would need to register with ESB Electric Ireland to receive export payments (the relevant form is here).
    skids wrote:
    Are you aware of any grants or incentives available?

    When the micro generation payment scheme was first introduced in 2009, SEAI offered grants to the first 50 installations as a means to encourage people to install micro-generators. At the moment, the following two grant programmes are available to homeowners:

    The Better Energy Homes scheme provides grants to homeowners who invest in energy efficiency improvements in one or more of the following areas: Roof Insulation, Wall Insulation, Installation of a High Efficiency (> 90%) Gas or Oil fired Boiler, Heating Control Upgrades and Solar panels.

    The Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) aims to improve the energy efficiency and comfort conditions of homes occupied by vulnerable households in receipt of the National Fuel Allowance Scheme through the installation of draught proofing, attic insulation, lagging jackets, low energy light bulbs and cavity wall insulation where appropriate.

    Hope this helps. :)

    Thanks,

    David.


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