Electricity Feed-in (Large-scale Renewable Energy Generation) Act 2011

A FiT entitlement is subject to the following conditions:

that the large renewable energy generator complies with—

the requirements for the generator stated in the grant under section 11 (6) (e); and

the description of the generator stated in the grant under section 11 (6) (f);

that the holder of the FiT entitlement complies with—

any requirement in relation to renewable energy certificates stated in the grant under section 11 (6) (g); and

all laws relating to the construction, connection or operation of the large renewable energy generator; and

any written agreement the Minister requires the holder to enter into under subsection (3);

any other condition imposed by the Minister that the Minister considers appropriate to protect the interests of the Territory or promote the objects of the Act.

The conditions imposed under subsection (1) (c) may include conditions about any of the following:

establishing a schedule for construction of the large renewable energy generator and meeting stated deadlines in relation to its construction;

complying with a stated law in relation to the construction, connection or operation of the large renewable energy generator within a stated time;

establishing and meeting stated deadlines in relation to financing arrangements necessary for the construction, connection or operation of the large renewable energy generator;

entering into an agreement with a network service provider to connect the large renewable energy generator to the interconnected national electricity system within a stated time;

connecting the large renewable energy generator to the interconnected national electricity system and supplying electricity to the system within a stated time;

where a large renewable energy generator must be located and connected to the interconnected national electricity system;

the kind of generating system that must be used;

the minimum quantity of eligible electricity that must be generated by the large renewable energy generator in a stated time;

the maximum quantity of eligible electricity, in a financial year, in relation to which the holder is entitled to be paid a FiT support payment;

allowing reasonable access to the premises of the holder of a FiT entitlement and where the large renewable energy generator is located to check the holder’s compliance with the conditions of the FiT entitlement;

amending a FiT entitlement, including imposing a new condition or amending an existing condition.

The Minister may require the holder of a FiT entitlement to enter into a written agreement (however described) with the Territory, on terms approved by the Minister, in relation to the entitlement.