Article 8 Obligation period for generators
(1)
The obligation period for a generator, except a new generator, commences on 1st October 2009.
(2)
For a new generator who satisfies article 4(2) for the first time in respect of—
(a)
generation period two, the obligation period commences on 1st April 2010;
(b)
generation period three, the obligation period commences on 1st April 2011;
(c)
generation period four, the obligation period commences on 1st April 2012.
(3)
The obligation period for all generators ends on 31st December 2012.