Renewable energy proposals can create long-term income opportunities for landowners, but they also involve complex commercial, planning and land-use considerations. Wind, solar, battery storage and wider energy infrastructure schemes may affect access, grid connections, cable routes, easements, retained land, tax, decommissioning obligations and the future operation of the holding.
Herbert R Thomas advises landowners approached by renewable energy developers, helping to assess commercial terms, review developer proposals, negotiate heads of terms, option agreements or leases, protect retained land, and ensure appropriate reinstatement, decommissioning and compensation provisions are included.
Advice may include wind farm proposals, solar farm and battery storage schemes, grid connection arrangements, cable and access rights, developer negotiation support and the wider implications for land value, taxation, succession planning and future land use.
