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1. In article 2 (interpretation), at the appropriate places, insert—
““array transmission” means transmission over a high voltage array system;”;
““co-ordination licence” means a licence which authorises a person to co-ordinate and direct the flow of electricity onto and over a transmission system—
by means of which the transmission of electricity takes place; and
the whole or part of which is in Great Britain or offshore waters;”;
““high voltage array system” means a transmission system—
which is located in offshore waters;
which is connected directly to an offshore generating station;
which is used by the person who generates electricity at that offshore generating station for conveying electricity to a primary offshore substation; and
in respect of which no bilateral agreement has been entered with the holder of a co-ordination licence in accordance with the arrangements for connection and use of transmission systems;”;
““offshore substation” means a substation or converter station which—
is located wholly in offshore waters;
is composed of a structure serving as a collection point for electric line and electrical plant; and
contains equipment for the purpose of transforming electricity for conveyance onto and over a transmission system which forms, or is proposed to form, any part of a project which meets the requirements of regulation 8(6)(a) or (b) of the Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2015(1);”;
““offshore generating station” means a generating station that is situated within an area of offshore waters;”;
““offshore waters” means—
waters in or adjacent to Great Britain which are between the mean low water mark and the seaward limits of the territorial sea;
waters within an area designated under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964(2);
waters within an area designated under section 84(4) of the Energy Act 2004(3);”;
““primary offshore substation” means, in respect of electricity conveyed from an offshore generating station, the first or only offshore substation through which the electricity passes;”.
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