Does anyone know of any supplier that is willing / able to accept off griders for FIT payments yet?
I might be missing something, but my reading of the FiT documents (the Government Response to the Consultation one, that is) is that you can simply approach
any mandatory FiT supplier (i.e. any big electricity company) and they are legally required to take you.
I quote from the Response document:
54. We also confirm that off-grid generators will receive a generation tariff. Like
on-site generators, they will also receive benefits from avoiding the cost of
generating electricity by other means, e.g. diesel.
55. As off-grid generators do not have a direct relationship with a supplier they
will have the right to approach any mandatory FITs supplier, who will be
required to pay their FITs. Voluntary FITs suppliers may also agree to
provide FITs to off-grid generators.
(my emphasis)
I just had a look at E.on's FiT application form (
http://www.eonenergy.com/NR/rdonlyres/042AEB55-6474-421A-BF18-BC6042CD4394/0/FITApplicationForm.pdf) and from what it looks like to me this form would work for off-grid se, too. Specifically, the section dealing with grid connection simply says
Section 8
Import supply (If you do not receive a mains electricity supply at the generation site, please skip this section)
So to me that suggests they'll take you if you're off-grid...
Tobi