Q&A: Feed-in tariffs

What are feed-in tariffs, how does the UK scheme work and which renewable energies are eligible? What are feed-in tariffs? A feed-in tariff is a rate of money paid by the government to homeowners, business and organisations such as schools and community groups to generate their own electricity through small-scale green energy installations such as solar panels. Under the UK scheme, which was launched on 1 April 2010 and is known as clean energy cashback, homeowners could receive up to £1,000 a year.How does it work?...