Paragraph 1 Article 2 (interpretation)

In article 2 (interpretation), at the appropriate places, insert—

• ““array transmission” means transmission over a high voltage array system;”;

• ““co-ordination licence” means a licence which authorises a person to co-ordinate and direct the flow of electricity onto and over a transmission system—

  1. (a)

     by means of which the transmission of electricity takes place; and

  2. (b)

     the whole or part of which is in Great Britain or offshore waters;”;

• ““high voltage array system” means a transmission system—

  1. (a)

     which is located in offshore waters;

  2. (b)

     which is connected directly to an offshore generating station;

  3. (c)

     which is used by the person who generates electricity at that offshore generating station for conveying electricity to a primary offshore substation; and

  4. (d)

     in respect of which no bilateral agreement has been entered with the holder of a co-ordination licence in accordance with the arrangements for connection and use of transmission systems;”;

• ““offshore substation” means a substation or converter station which—

  1. (a)

     is located wholly in offshore waters;

  2. (b)

     is composed of a structure serving as a collection point for electric line and electrical plant; and

  3. (c)

     contains equipment for the purpose of transforming electricity for conveyance onto and over a transmission system which forms, or is proposed to form, any part of a project which meets the requirements of regulation 8(6)(a) or (b) of the Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2015^f1;”;

• ““offshore generating station” means a generating station that is situated within an area of offshore waters;”;

• ““offshore waters” means—

  1. (a)

     waters in or adjacent to Great Britain which are between the mean low water mark and the seaward limits of the territorial sea;

  2. (b)

     waters within an area designated under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964^f2;

  3. (c)

     waters within an area designated under section 84(4) of the Energy Act 2004^f3;”;

• ““primary offshore substation” means, in respect of electricity conveyed from an offshore generating station, the first or only offshore substation through which the electricity passes;”.