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Renewable energies in Germany

The market for renewable energies in Germany offers many opportunities, but it is also highly regulated. Project developers, investors and operators must observe numerous legal requirements. Errors in project planning or contract design can cause financial and legal risks. Our bilingual law firm provides comprehensive advice to companies on all legal aspects of renewable energies, so that their projects can be implemented efficiently and in compliance with the law.

We also advise you on all aspects of renewable energy projects in Denmark.

Key aspects

Investments in renewable energies require not only technical but also legal expertise and experience. Renewable energy projects are complex – from planning to commissioning. The framework conditions of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), questions regarding grid connection, securing property or PPAs must be carefully examined. We support operators, project developers and investors in all legal aspects of the development, construction, operation, repowering, purchase and sale of renewable energy projects. Our legal advice focuses on onshore wind and solar projects, biogas, hydrogen, battery storage and Power-to-X. Our expertise also includes PPA contracts, investment structuring and risk management. We offer in-depth expertise in German and Danish energy law, particularly for companies operating across borders.

What we can do for you

Renewable energy projects require clear legal structures. We offer comprehensive advice to companies on:

• Landlease contracts and security interest in rem
• All kind of project contracts
• Transactions and corporate structuring
• Financing and security packages
• Construction law and general contractor agreements
• Energy law and PPAs