Closed consultation

Transmission license exemption for array systems connecting to offshore substations

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published
13 November 2023
Last updated
6 February 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Summary

We're seeking views on a proposed exemption from the requirement to hold a transmission licence for array systems connecting an offshore windfarm to an offshore substation.

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Consultation description

Update: 6 February 2024

We have reopened this consultation for an additional 28 days because the Draft Statutory Instrument Order was omitted when first published. If you responded to the original consultation, you don’t need to re-submit your response unless you want to comment on the Draft Statutory Instrument Order.

This consultation seeks views on a proposed exemption from the requirement to hold a transmission licence for array systems connecting an offshore windfarm to an offshore substation.

We welcome all views, however we are specifically seeking views from:

  • offshore wind generators
  • offshore transmission owners
  • renewable energy trade associations
  • offshore wind industry representatives

Read our consultation privacy notice.

Documents

Notice of proposed transmission license exemption for array systems

PDF, 217 KB, 12 pages

132kV array transmission license class exemption: impact assessment

PDF, 394 KB, 9 pages

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DRAFT: The Electricity (Class Exemptions from the Requirement for a Licence) (Amendment) Order 2024

PDF, 201 KB, 4 pages

Published 13 November 2023
Last updated 6 February 2024 + show all updates

  1. We have reopened this consultation for an additional 28 days because the Draft Statutory Instrument Order was omitted when first published. If you responded to the original consultation, you don't need to re-submit your response unless you want to comment on the Draft Statutory Instrument Order.

  2. We have published the consultation impact assessment.

  3. We have extended the deadline for responses to 9 January 2024.

  4. First published.