56.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), if by reason or in consequence of the construction of any specified works, any damage is caused to any apparatus, or there is any interruption in any service provided, or in the supply of any goods, by the solar operator, the undertaker must—E+W+S
(a)bear and pay the cost reasonably incurred by the solar operator in making good such damage or restoring the supply; and
(b)make reasonable compensation to the solar operator for any other expenses, loss, damages, penalty or costs incurred by the solar operator,
by reason or in consequence of any such damage or interruption.
(2) Nothing in sub-paragraph (1) imposes any liability on the undertaker with respect to any damage or interruption to the extent that it is attributable to the act, neglect or default of the solar operator, its officers, servants, contractors or agents.
(3) The solar operator must give the undertaker reasonable notice of any such claim or demand and no settlement or compromise is to be made without the consent of the undertaker which, if it withholds such consent, has the sole conduct of any settlement or compromise or of any proceedings necessary to resist the claim or demand.
(4) The solar operator must use its reasonable endeavours to mitigate in whole or in part and to minimise any costs, expenses, loss, demands, and penalties to which this paragraph 56 applies. If requested to do so by the undertaker, the solar operator shall provide an explanation of how the claim has been minimised. The undertaker shall only be liable under this paragraph 56 for claims reasonably incurred by the solar operator.