Types of Energy Eligible
The following sources of electricity are able to attract ROCs:
- Biogas from anaerobic digestion
- Biomass
- Hydro electric
- Tidal power
- Wind power
- Photovoltaic cells
- Landfill gas
- Sewage gas
- Wave power
Co-firing of biomass is also eligible. Not all technologies which are eligible will actually be supported due to cost. Some renewable sources of electricity are not eligible for ROCs (e.g. larger hydroelectric schemes which were in operation before April 2002).
Read more about this topic: Renewables Obligation
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