SolarUK's Glossary of Solar Energy Terms

Many terms used to describe solar energy can be new and confusing. We have provided a list of the most used terms below. Click on the word for an expansion of the term.

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Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
A feed in tariff for renewable generation of heat as an alternative to the use of fossil fuels.

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