The document discusses the Feed-in Tariff program in the UK which provides returns on renewable energy generation. It offers tariffs for electricity generated from wind, solar, biomass, hydro, anaerobic digestion and micro-CHP. A similar Renewable Heat Incentive will be introduced in June 2011 for renewable heat generation technologies like biomass and anaerobic digestion. The presentation focuses on the economics of various renewable energy technologies and notes that grants, loans and capital allowances can help finance projects that qualify for the Feed-in Tariff program.

1. Profit from Renewable Energy Sustainable Business Network Highbury College, 25 November 2010 Laurie Tennant, Engenius Limited

3. 5kW Wind Turbine

4. Solar-electric (PV) on school building

5. Anaerobic Digester

6. Micro-Hydro Turbine

8. Grants for not-for-profit may be available through funds such as CSEP and electricity companies, but LCBP funds will cease when the relevant tariffs come into effect, or before if funding is exhausted. For farmers, see: www.seeda.co.uk/rdpe Soft loans are available in some circumstances from Carbon Trust; private financiers have also entered the market eg Triodos Bank and Bridgegreen . Commercial loans will be secured on revenue streams arising from the tariffs. Many mortgage lenders are happy to add the cost of microgeneration equipment to the loan. Enhanced Capital Allowances do not apply unless equipment is on the ECA list – electricity generation isn’t at present: http://www.eca.gov.uk/

10. The Feed-in Tariff (as proposed)

11. Two Examples

12. Tomorrow’s Energy Price?