On 20th September DECC released a 111 page consultation on the long delayed Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, which contains major changes to the scheme as it was originally proposed 3 years ago.

We now present an overview of the key elements of the RHI scheme as it is now proposed, in relation to Solar Water Heating only.

A new draft version of the G83/2 regulations has been released for consultation including major changes to the rules about when advance permission is needed for connecting a solar PV system to the grid.

The key changes are:-

Definition of 'Close Geographic Region'