32LCOnshore wind generating stations: closure of renewables obligation

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—

  1. a

     generates electricity from wind, and

  2. 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.

“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;