Paragraph 2 Interpretation – specified generatorsF1
In this Schedule “specified generator” means—
a generator, other than an excluded generator, with a rated thermal input—
more than or equal to 1 megawatt and less than 50 megawatts; or
in the case of a generator used to meet a capacity agreement or an agreement to provide balancing services, less than 50 megawatts; or
where two or more generators falling within paragraph (a)(i) or (ii) are operated—
on the same site;
by the same operator; and
for the same purpose,
those generators together;
where two or more generators, other than excluded generators—
are operated as set out in paragraph (b)(i) to (iii); and
together have a rated thermal input more than or equal to 1 megawatt and less than 50 megawatts, even if one or more of the generators has a rated thermal input of less than 1 megawatt,
those generators together.
For the purposes of paragraph (1)—
“excluded generator” means—
- (a)
generators subject to the provisions of Chapter II or Chapter III of the Industrial Emissions Directive,
- (b)
back-up generators operated for the purpose of testing for no more than 50 hours per year,
- (a)
“generator” means any combustion plant which is used for the purpose of generating electricity, but does not include any generator that is mobile unless it is connected to—
- (a)
an electricity transmission system or distribution system, or
- (b)
other apparatus, equipment or appliances at a site, if these are part of the complete infrastructure of the site;
- (a)
“mobile” means any apparatus, equipment or appliance which is—
- (a)
constructed or adapted for being transported from place to place, or
- (b)
portable, and designed or intended to be moved from place to place.
- (a)