Beginning in April, consumers will be paid for the electricity they generate, even if they use it themselves. The amount will depend on the technology used.
A homeowner could earn up to 900 pounds ($1,433) each year for a typical 2.5 kilowatt solar photovoltaic system and save an additional 140 pounds ($223 ) on their annual electricity bill, according to an announcement by the U.K.'s Department of Energy and Climate Change.