Can the GB feed-in tariff deliver the expected 2% of electricity from renewable sources?

S. Walker

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2011.12.023

Can the GB feed-in tariff deliver the expected 2% of electricity from renewable sources?

S. Walker

Chemical Engineering

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Abstract

UK Government analysis has predicted the feed-in tariff policy (FIT) and Renewables Obligation (RO) will result in 2% of electricity supply from projects less than 5MW installed capacity by 2020. Analysis of UK Government data (2000-2009) has identified failure of the RO to achieve targets for electricity supply from renewable energy sources. Is the predicted contribution of FIT projects also at risk? Green-X software is used to predict the installed capacity and generation of electricity projects in receipt of RO or FIT support. Results are compared with Government predictions within the FIT impact assessment and aspirational targets within the UK "Renewable Energy Strategy".

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	383-388
Number of pages	6
Journal	Renewable Energy
Volume	43
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2011.12.023
Publication status	Published - Jul 2012

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The author acknowledges the Green-X development team, led by Technical University of Vienna and supported under the Fifth Framework Programme of the European Commission .

Keywords

Feed-in tariff
Renewable

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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