Table of proposed hydro generation tariffs for first year of FITs (2010-2011):
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Technology
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Scale
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Proposed Initial Tariff (p/kWh)
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Annual Degression (%)
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Hydro
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<10kW
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17
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0
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Hydro
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10-100kW
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12
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0
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Hydro
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100kW-1MW
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8.5
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0
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Hydro
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1.5MW
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4.5
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0
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Transitional arrangements:
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Pre 15 July 2009 - all sub50kW units registered under RO will be transferred to FIT (9p/kWH).
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All sub50kW units not registering under the RO as of 15 July 2009 will NOT be eligible for FITs.
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Post 15 July 2009 but pre FIT implementation date - all units will be eligible for FIT tariff as if they were installed post FIT implementation. No retrospective reward for the interim period will be delivered over and above the 2ROCs currently available.
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LCBP grants and other grant will NOT effect FIT eligibility.
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<50kW
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50kW-FIT Max
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>FIT Max
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Installations accredited under the RO before publication of the RES
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Automatic transfer to FITs
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Remain in the RO
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Remain in the RO
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Installations completed during the interim period
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FITs from introduction
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One-off choice of FITs or RO
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Remain in the RO
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Installation completed after FITs become operational
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FITs
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One-off choice of FITs or RO
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Remain in the RO
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Key
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Stations that apply for accreditation under the RO during the interim period would be automatically transferred to FITs with a reduction in the lifetime of support.
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Choice only possible until December 2010. Unless FIT option is explicitly taken generator will remain in the RO.
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