by Jakob Kaye
Although the UK has taken its time in introducing the FIT, the scheme was implemented in April of this 2010 and is expected to create many jobs by creating incentives to tackle carbon emissions by expanding the renewable energy market.
Because Incentive schemes are generally slow on the uptake in the UK, it is worth taking a closer look at the government set tariffs sooner rather than later as the prices offered for your electricity will change in few years. From house-hold to land-owners, the scheme is aimed at anyone looking for a secure investment whilst also being part of the renewable energy movement to becoming a more sustainable planet.
The first thing to do when considering investing in renewable energy technologies is to gather data from your site. This is best done using a Power Predictor which works out how much wind and solar energy you are getting. This data will enable you to decide the best wind turbine or arrangement of solar panels for your specific site. Information on the Power Predictor and FITs for different technologies can be found at www.bettergeneration.com
Although the data only takes one month to gather, the associated software and online historical data will give you full annual predictions which will vastly improve your ability to decide on the right products to invest in as well as giving you the confidence that you have properly and scientifically analysed your potential for becoming part of the renewable energy revolution.
