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Electricity Act 1989, Section 32LC is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F132LCOnshore wind generating stations: closure of renewables obligationE+W+S

(1)No renewables obligation certificates are to be issued under a renewables obligation order in respect of electricity generated after the onshore wind closure date by an onshore wind generating station.

(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to electricity generated in the circumstances set out in any one or more of sections 32LD to 32LL.

(3)In this section and sections 32LD to 32LL—

  • the onshore wind closure date” means the date on which the Energy Act 2016 is passed;

  • onshore wind generating station” means a generating station that—

    (a)

    generates electricity from wind, and

    (b)

    is situated in England, Wales or Scotland, but not in waters in or adjacent to England, Wales or Scotland up to the seaward limits of the territorial sea.

(4)The reference in subsection (1) to a renewables obligation order is to any renewables obligation order made under section 32 (whenever made, and whether or not made by the Secretary of State).

(5)Power to make provision in a renewables obligation order or a renewables obligation closure order (and any provision contained in such an order) is subject to subsection (1) and sections 32LD to 32LL.

(6)This section is not otherwise to be taken as affecting power to make provision in a renewables obligation order or renewables obligation closure order.]

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