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(1) An operator of a transmission or distribution system shall connect a generator of electricity from a renewable energy source within the coverage area of the transmission or distribution system where a generator of electricity from renewable energy sources so requests.

(2) An operator of a transmission or distribution system shall

(a) upgrade the transmission or distribution system at reason- able economic expense to feed in the electricity from the generator of electricity from renewable energy sources; and

(b) upgrade the transmission and distribution system as soon as practicable if so requested by a generator interested in feeding in electricity.

(3) The cost associated with connecting installations to the metering point of the grid shall be borne by the generator of electricity from renewable energy sources.

(4) An operator of a transmission or distribution system that commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding ten thousand penalty units and the Commission may in addition to the fine suspend the licence of that operator.

(5) For the purposes of subsection (1), the operator of a transmission or distribution system shall enter into a connection agreement with a generator of electricity from renewable energy sources within the coverage area of the transmission or distribution system.