The Electricity (Exemption from the Requirement for a Generation Licence) Order 2004

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order grants exemptions from the requirements of section 4(1)(a) of the Electricity Act 1989 (which prohibits the generation of electricity without a licence or exemption) to Crystal Rig Wind Farm Limited in respect of plant known as the Crystal Rig Wind Farm, to Paul’s Hill Wind Limited in respect of plant known as the Paul’s Hill Wind Farm, and to Rothes Wind Limited in respect of plant known as the Rothes Wind Farm. The wind farms are situated in Scotland and the Order has been made after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.

A regulatory impact assessment in respect of exemptions from the requirements of section 4(1)(a) of the Electricity Act 1989 was prepared in September 2001 and can be obtained from the Energy Markets Unit, Bay 226, Department of Trade and Industry, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET. Copies have been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.