Calculation B
9.—(1) Before the start of each obligation period identified in the first column of Schedule 1 (except the first such period), the Secretary of State is to estimate, in megawatt hours, the total amount of renewable electricity likely to be supplied to customers in the United Kingdom during that period by designated electricity suppliers and electricity suppliers designated under an order made under sections 32 to 32M of the Act by Scottish Ministers or Articles 52 to 55F of the Northern Ireland Energy Order.
(2) Having regard to this estimate, the Secretary of State is to calculate how many renewables obligation certificates are likely to be issued in respect of that renewable electricity during that obligation period.
(3) The figure representing the number of renewables obligation certificates likely to be so issued, increased by 8 per cent, is calculation B for that obligation period.
(4) Where calculation B is not a whole number, it is to be rounded to the nearest whole number (one-half being rounded upwards).
(5) References to calculation B in articles 11 and 12 are to be construed accordingly.
(6) In this article “renewable electricity” means electricity which is generated from renewable sources and in respect of which renewables obligation certificates may be issued.