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Government launches first stage of microgeneration plan

  • July 13, 2010
  • News

The Government has today launched the first stage of its microgeneration initiative, cementing its pledge to support homes, businesses and school who generate their own renewable energy.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is to review a range of incentives in order to encourage more people to generate electricity and heat through solar, wind and geothermal technologies, in line with it pledge to reduce carbon emmisions by 20% by 2020. Cavity wall and loft insulation grants have already helped millions of households to reduce emissions and cut energy bills.

Demand for solar PV and solar panels has dramatically increased since the introduction of feed-in-tariffs in April. Many companies are being swamped with enquiries as households look to take advantage of payments in return for every Kw/h of renewable energy they produce. Around 100,000 homes have already installed solar panels, with demand forecast to rise further over the next 12 months.

‘I want to see more homes, communities and businesses generating their own energy. We can literally bring power back to the people. Microgeneration is a key part of this vision,’ Climate change minister Greg Barker says.

Those looking to generate electricity via solar photovoltaic panels are set to benefit the most from the microgeneration initiative, with a range of further incentives being planned. Those who have already installed the techology since April, or are looking to do so soon, are being assured that any further incentives will still apply to them.

Find out more about solar feed in tariffs.

Apply for a cavity wall or loft insulation grant.

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