Comparison of returns
By installing a FVE plant, the consumption of electricity from the grid is reduced, thus achieving savings. The investment associated with the installation is gradually paying off thanks to savings. The return on investment is normally 10-13 years for FVE plants with and without accumulation and 6-8 years for FVE plants for water heating.
For comparison, we present here the return on other energy measures: heat pump 9-15 years, house insulation 12-18 years, recuperation 15-18 years
The investment in an island system is usually compared to bringing the connection to the point of consumption. The price of the connection is proportionally expensive distance of the place of consumption from the possible place of connection.