Solar energy

Legal support for the lifecycle of solar energy projects

At Osborne Clarke, we provide a "one stop shop" for expert advice on all aspects of solar project development. We work at the forefront of complex co-located and private wire solar projects, offering comprehensive support to our clients.

Our broad client base includes developers, landowners, investors, financiers, and suppliers. While solar energy is a more mature renewable technology, there are still legal challenges to navigate. Our experience ensures that you are well-prepared to structure projects and manage complications effectively.

Working across the entire solar community gives us an informed perspective and the ability to see things from all angles, ensuring that we deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.

They know everything about the renewable markets and how to best present information for us.

Renewables and alternative energy client, Chambers and Partners

How we can help you

We advise on a wide range of solar energy projects, including rooftop, ground mounted and floating solar (commercial and residential). Our experience includes individual sites and large-scale deployments

We can support you with all aspects of your project and at all stages, including:

• project structuring – including advising on innovative venturing, joint development and corporate vehicles;
• land options, leases, and planning consents;
• financing, including debt and equity finance structures;
• acquisitions & disposal of assets – including mature portfolio platforms;
• construction and procurement contracts – and associated supply chain issues;
• grid connection agreements and structures – and grid connection reform;
• co-location advice (with batteries, and other forms of generation and consumption); and
• power trading and offtake agreements including private wire, corporate (physical and virtual), CfD-backed and utility PPAs.

Our solar energy lawyers

We have experts in solar energy in every major European jurisdiction and can help you with solar projects of any scope and size. Our international team delivers a cohesive service that covers real estate and planning, construction and operations, route-to-market (trading strategies and PPAs) and the associated financing and regulatory considerations.