NIROCs
Northern Ireland Renewable Obligation Certificates (NIROCs) are available for every MWh (1000kWh) of accredited renewable generation.
Ofgem are responsible for the process of accrediting and issuing NIROCs to generators throughout the UK.
You can either opt to appoint NIE Energy to act as your Agent (for generators up to 50kW) and receive payment based on each kWh of generation or carry out the administration yourself.
From 1 April 2010 the Government introduced an increase in NIROC bandings for some technologies. Existing generating stations will remain on double ROCs, while stations accredited on or after 1 April 2010 may be able to avail of the higher ROC bandings and relevant payments as shown in the table below.
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NIRO 2010 |
Agent customers |
Non-agent customers |
Existing Microgeneration |
2 ROCs |
8.32p/kWh |
£83.20/MWh |
Wind |
Up to 250kW |
4 ROCs |
16.64p/kWh (up to 50kW) |
£166.40/MWh |
250kW – 5 MW |
1 ROC |
n/a |
£41.60/MWh |
PV |
Up to 50kW |
4 ROCs |
16.64p/kWh |
£166.40/MWh |
50kW – 5MW |
2 ROCs |
n/a |
£83.20/MWh |
Hydro |
Up to 20kW |
4 ROCs |
16.64p/kWh |
£166.40/MWh |
20kW – 250kW |
3 ROCs |
12.48p/kWh (up to 50kW) |
£124.80/MWh |
250kW – 1MW |
2 ROCs |
n/a |
£83.20/MWh |
1MW – 5MW |
1 ROC |
n/a |
£41.60/MWh |
AD |
Up to 50kW |
2 ROCs |
8.32p/kWh |
£83.20/MWh |
50kW – 5MW |
2 ROCs |
n/a |
£83.20/MWh |
Biomass |
Up to 50kW |
2 ROCs |
8.32p/kWh |
£83.20/MWh |
50kW – 5MW |
1.5 ROCs |
n/a |
£62.40/MWh |
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Click here if you are 50kW or less - appointing NIE Energy to act as your Agent (recommended).
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Click here if you opt to carry out your own Ofgem / ROC administration.
