PART 5The central FIT register
The central FIT register21
1
It is the function of the Authority to keep and maintain the central FIT register.
2
The central FIT register—
a
must contain the information described in Schedule 1; and
b
may contain such additional information which the Authority considers is relevant to the efficient operation of the FIT scheme.
3
The Authority must, so far as it is possible, ensure that entries in the central FIT register are accurate and up to date.
4
From information on the central FIT register, the Authority must publish the number of—
a
accredited FIT installations participating in the FIT scheme;
b
accredited FIT installations using combined heat and power; and
c
FIT licensees.
5
The Authority must publish the information described in paragraph (4) as often as it sees fit during the FIT year but, in any event, at least once every 3 months.
Error in the central FIT register22
Where the Authority discovers that there is an error on the central FIT register, the Authority must—
a
update the central FIT register to correct the error; and
b
if the correction affects the entitlement of a person to FIT payments, give notice of the change to the FIT licensee responsible for making those FIT payments.
Modifications, nominations and terminations23
1
Paragraph (2) applies where the Authority is given notice by a FIT licensee of any of the following matters—
a
that an accredited FIT installation has been modified;
b
that the statement of FIT terms has been amended; or
c
that a FIT generator has—
i
appointed or changed a nominated recipient; or
ii
terminated the FIT generator's participation in the FIT scheme.
2
Where this paragraph applies, the Authority must update the central FIT register and give notice to the FIT licensee (and, in the case of a termination, the FIT generator)—
a
that the central FIT register has been updated; and
b
when the update was made.
3
In this article, “modified” in relation to an accredited FIT installation excludes an extension to the installation.
Switching24
1
Paragraph (2) applies where FIT payments in respect of an accredited FIT installation are paid by a FIT licensee (“A”) in substitution for the FIT licensee (“B”) entered on the central FIT register (a “switch”).
2
Where the Authority receives notice from both A and B of the switch and the date of the switch, the Authority must—
a
update the central FIT register and include the date of the switch; and
b
give notice of that update to A and B.