The Role of Solicitors in Renewable Energy Success

Ever since the emergence of the idea of renewable energy, Ireland is one country that has seen significant success in the development and growth of renewable energy projects. 34% of the country’s electricity is supplied by wind farms. Most people attribute this growth almost completely to the country’s policy makers. While that is not incorrect, it is equally important to acknowledge the critical role that renewable energy and windfarm solicitors have played to help the players in the industry.

What is the role of policy makers in the growth of the renewable energy industry?

Fair enough. After all, what is renewable energy? It is simply harnessing the power of natural forces like the wind and sun. To do that though, you need the right technology which was the biggest challenge until not so long ago. The challenge lay not only in developing the right technology, but deploying it at affordable rates. Once the technology became available, the next and bigger challenge was shifting from oil and promoting renewable energy sources. Forward thinking policy and law play a significant role in this area. For instance, the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, is targeted to achieve Net-Zero by 2050.

What role can renewable energy property solicitors play in the energy industry?

The shift to renewable energy is riddled with challenges not the least of which is the rising conflict between environmental advocacy groups and alternative energy project owners. One such example is the location of renewable energy projects. Energy developers typically seek locations where the sun, wind, and geothermal activity are the strongest and most productive. Environmentalists however want to preserve the natural resources and hence oppose the development of these projects. It is important to remember however, that the end goal of both is the same – preservation of the earth. It is therefore possible to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution, and that’s where renewable energy legal advice for both can be helpful. Lawyers are natural problem solvers. They are trained to prepare for worst case scenarios.

When should energy developers engage solicitors?

A solicitor firm that is familiar not only with the law but also the unique challenges faced by sustainable energy projects, can help the developers with compliance, taxation, processing Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) applications, and more. Indeed, the role of energy solicitors is not limited to processing applications or compliance. They can offer help in every area from the establishment of the business right up to project completion including acquisition of land, drafting power purchase agreements, and advice for specific energy forms such as legal advice for solar farms.

A law firm like Walsh & Partners, specialising in clean technology can prove invaluable to developers and suppliers of alternative energy. Making it your one stop service provider and an integral part of every project can help you keep your projects on track and complete them in record time.

What are the benefits of hiring renewable energy property solicitors?

On boarding renewable energy property solicitors  for clean energy projects and businesses from inception has many advantages. The biggest and most obvious advantage is of course, that they can help you navigate the evolving landscape of renewable energy. With their help, not only will your projects stay on track, you can maximize productivity and reap the full benefits of government programs like National Home Energy Upgrade Scheme and other programs offered by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) thus offering your investors the best ROI.

Walsh and Partners has a team of experienced and knowledgeable solicitors that specialses in renewable energy law. Our lawyers have worked closely with several developers across the country. They will take away the stress of soliciting grants, permissions, incentives, and even setting up your energy start up by aiding in securing venture capital and other resources.

Summing up

To sum it up, some of the most significant benefits of onboarding renewable energy solicitors early on include:

• Regulatory expertise
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Project structuring and financing
• Environmental impact assessment
• Dispute resolution
• Policy advocacy
• Solar power
• Wind power
• Hydropower
• Geothermal energy

Given the evolving nature of the power industry, energy firms need renewable energy legal advice not just for specific issues but throughout their existence and operation. From grants to compliance and dispute resolutions, renewable energy, and windfarm solicitors can help you overcome every roadblock that slows down projects by resolving issues like zoning and eligibility for grants and subsidies for sustainable energy projects.

For every delayed or failed project there are several success stories to share. And energy solicitors play a significant role in this success. So, don’t delay any further. Contact Walsh and Partners now to resolve your issue.