2. Funding for Micro-renewables Rob Snaith Micro-Renewables and Microgeneration Specialist Energy Saving Scotland advice centre Highlands and Islands 21 st July 2010
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9. Worked example Total electricity demand of house = 4000kwhr/year 2.5kW Wind Turbine Total generation (4,500kWh) Income £1,201.50 Onsite use (2250 kWh) £292.50 saved Export (2250kWh) Income £67.50 Total saving £1561.50/year, gives a payback period of around 15 years.
10. Process for receiving FITs Basic EE measures in place Decide on which technology and check planning 3 quotes from MCS installer Install technology Installation registered with Gemserv Inform energy supplier of completion You receive FITs