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Roger Chapman wrote:
On 24/11/2011 13:26, Andy Burns wrote:

http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/meeting_energy/renewable_ener/feedin_tariff/fits_review/fits_review.aspx


The summary on that page gives the 8.35p rate

Yes, thae rate for larger schemes didn't get cut, but we still don't
know what rate applies to the meadow ...

I am still assuming that the 1076KW relates to the size of the array. It
is the least worst explanation for a curiously non technical report on
the college's own website but see below.

along with the information
that there is no current intention to change it.

The 8.5p rate isn't /outrageous/ it depends if their costs really are
going to be 300 grand, and if their output matches predictions. As
they're a college with an 'energy dept' maybe they've got them dirt
cheap in some sort of sponsorship scheme?

I am still more than a little confused as to what they are really doing.
The college says 700 to 800 panels. Either the panels involved are much
bigger than the ones we see on domestic housing or the array size is
nowhere near 1076KW. If the 1076 figure is really in KWhs then the
probability is that they are aiming to squeeze into the 250KW category
where the initial FIT will be 12.9p (down from 15p).

The college report implies they won't be connected to the grid: "Surplus
electricity will be made available to local community groups and
projects, reducing their energy costs" but I will only believe that when
they can show how they are going "to be self-sufficient with electricity
and not rely on the National Grid".

I can think of two reasons why they wont connect to the "National Grid".
1. They are in Scotland
2. Private consumers are never connected to 'The National Grid'. Theya re
connected to the distribution network of whoever provides the local
infra-structure.

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