Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
The RHI is a tariff scheme payable to non-domestic energy users generating their own renewable heat. A range of technologies are supported including solar thermal.
The RHI is due to come in to force at the end of November 2011. Solar thermal installations are due to receive 8.5p per kWh generated for installations up to 200kWth for a 20 year period. Conditions apply, please see Ofgem RHI Guidance.
DECC plans to make further changes to the scheme in ‘phase 2’ which will include households. No consultation has yet been published, but DECC hopes to implement any changes in Autumn 2012. As an interim measure to support domestic renewable heat, the Energy Savings Trust (EST) is offering a one off Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) of £300 for commissioned solar thermal installations dated between 21st July 2011 and 31st March 2012.