A feed-in tariff system is a way to support renewable electricity which obliges a fixed price to be paid to renewable electricity generators for each unit of renewable electricity they generate, usually over a fixed period. These legal guarantees ensure investment security, and support for all qualifying renewable energy technologies. The feed-in tariff system was recommended by the Stern Report as the best policy tool to achieve the fastest, lowest-cost deployment of renewables.

“Pay-Back time” has been produced by TVE, for its Earth Report series, with funding from the World Future Council and the European Union. The documentary will be broadcast on the BBC World channel on Saturday 5 May at 10.30h and Sunday 6 May at 03.30h, 14.30h, and 21.30h (times quoted are for the UK timezone, which is currently GMT +1 hour).

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