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

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"licensed generator" means the holder of a licence under section 6(1)(a)[3] of the Act;

"licensed distributor" means the holder of a licence under section 6(1)(c) of the Act.

Exemption from section 4(1)(a) of the Act
     3. Exemption is granted from section 4(1)(a) of the Act to Braes of Doune Limited in respect of the Braes of Doune generating station.

Conditions on exemptions
     4.  - (1) The exemption granted by article 3 to Braes of Doune Limited is subject to compliance with the following conditions - 

(a) Braes of Doune Limited is not a licensed generator; and

(b) The Braes of Doune generating station is connected to a distribution system in Scotland operated by a licensed distributor and is not normally capable of exporting more electrical power than 100 megawatts to that system, disregarding power temporarily provided in excess of 100 megawatts due to technical circumstances outside the reasonable control of Braes of Doune Limited.

Mike O'Brien,
Minister of State for Energy and E-Commerce, Department of Trade and Industry

7th December 2004

[2] Pursuant to article 4 of, and Schedule 3 to, the Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I.1999/1750).back

[3] Section 6 was substituted by section 30 of the Utilities Act 2000.back