The Feed-in Tariffs Order 2012

PART 5 E+W+S The central FIT register

The central FIT register E+W+S

21.—(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 register E+W+S

22.  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 terminations E+W+S

23.—(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.

Switching E+W+S

24.—(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.