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Funding renewable energy projects: An introduction to the Feed-In Tariff and Renewable Heat Incentive schemes and associated funding options - Downloadable version

Funding renewable energy projects: An introduction to the Feed-In Tariff and Renewable Heat Incentive schemes and associated funding options - Downloadable version

by M Dickinson, R Rabinowitz, J Smit and P Ajiboyes (08-Aug-2012)

Book Description

This publication will be available on or after 28th August 2012

This Information Paper introduces the Feed-In Tariff and Renewable Heat Incentive schemes as new stimuli to investment in renewable energy, replacing renewable energy grants. It outlines the capital financing options and their pros and cons, considers community investment options and features case studies of renewable energy projects. It is aimed in particular at developers, energy companies, registered providers of housing and local authorities.

Contents

Background
-Government policy and support for renewable energy in the UK
-From renewable energy grants to Feed-In Tariffs and the Renewable Heat Incentive
Feed-In Tariffs and the Renewable Heat Incentive
-What is the Feed-In Tariff scheme? (How it works)
-What is the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme? (How it works)
Choice of finance options
Emerging renewable energy financing models
Alternative business models
-Refinancing
Routes for project development
-Community investment
Case studies
-Westmill Wind Farm (Key features)
-Southwest Sunroofs (Key features)
References
Sources of further information
-Further reading
-Community-funded renewable energy schemes

A4
12pp
4 line drawings 1 photo

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