Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, how many gigawatts of onshore wind will be eligible for grace periods following planned changes to the Renewables Obligation.

DECC estimates that up to 5.2GW of onshore wind capacity proposed across the UK could be eligible for the grace period announced on 18 June.[1] The precise grace period eligibility requirements will be determined through the legislative process and are subject to approval by Parliament. It will be for developer of each individual project to determine whether they meet those eligibility requirements and to apply for the grace period.

[1] Based on data extracted from the Renewable Energy Planning Database, April 2015