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Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation (NIRO) Guidance: Microgenerators

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This document is for operators of generating stations with a capacity of 50kW or less accredited under the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation (NIRO). It provides a brief overview of the process of claiming support under the scheme and your responsibilities as an operator. This guidance is intended for micro-generators using an agent. 

The document has been updated to reflect the changes brought about owing to the introduction of the Renewable Electricity Register (RER)

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[Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation (NIRO) Guidance: Microgenerators [PDF, 117.17KB]

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