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Renewable Energy and Infrastructure<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The global energy transition is progressing rapidly, necessitating significant investments in the coming years. While hydropower has traditionally been Norway’s leading renewable energy source, recent years have seen wind power, bioenergy, and district heating become key focus areas. Emerging energy solutions such as offshore wind, solar power, and hydrogen are also gaining traction. As a comprehensive provider of legal advice, we assist both Norwegian and international stakeholders throughout the renewable energy and related infrastructure value chain.

Our lawyers have participated in most of the recent major development projects, transactions, and restructurings in the industry. Our extensive experience and expertise ensure effective legal assistance, regardless of the complexity or scope of the legal issues involved. Possessing deep knowledge of the industry’s characteristics and relevant regulations, we are well-equipped to anticipate changes and offer commercial and strategic advice tailored to the industry’s framework conditions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Project development assistance, including licensing processes and liaising with authorities. We assist with the negotiation and preparation of contracts for construction, deliveries, installation, operation, and maintenance, as well as ongoing assistance throughout the project phase.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Assistance in negotiating and preparing physical and financial PPAs, sales licenses, reporting requirements, and compliance with the regulatory framework for power markets and market conduct.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Selection and establishment of company and project structures, including cooperation agreements and joint ventures, issues relating to ownership, corporate governance, financing models, and tax and VAT considerations.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Advice relating to traditional energy law, including the Norwegian Waterfall Rights Act, the Norwegian Watercourse Regulation Act, and the Norwegian Energy Act, along with their associated regulations.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Advice relating to grid regulation, including connection processes, capacity queues\/reservations, disputes with the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate, construction contributions, revenue caps, and tariffing issues.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Assistance in the development and financing of new energy solutions, such as offshore wind, solar power, and green hydrogen.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Landowner agreements, waterfall leases, wake loss agreements, and agreements with reindeer owners and other affected parties.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Assistance to players in physical and digital infrastructure, including data centres, fiber operations, and charging infrastructure.<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t
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Weekly newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On a weekly basis, our experts collects highlights from the renewable energy field in a newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renewable energy is subject to heavy regulation, with rules varying based on whether the focus is on hydropower, onshore wind, solar, grid, or offshore wind development. These regulations are significantly influenced by EU legislation and are continually evolving. To navigate this complex and dynamic landscape, our renewable energy and infrastructure team combines multidisciplinary expertise to deliver market-leading advice. This enables us to address all legal aspects relevant to the renewables and infrastructure sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our lawyers have extensive experience managing complex projects and support the entire lifecycle of renewable projects, from development and construction to operation, sale\/refinancing, and decommissioning\/repowering. The team holds a unique position in handling complex transactions and restructurings within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, our lawyers are market leaders in power purchase agreements (PPAs), regularly assisting both Norwegian and international clients in entering a wide range of physical and financial PPAs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiersholm is a member of the Energy Law Group (ELG), comprising over 550 legal experts in energy law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiersholm is an invaluable partner for drafting contracts to meet complex scenarios, as well as challenging us and coming up with ideas. The lawyers go to great lengths to understand where we are coming from commercially.<\/p>Chambers Europe<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Nordic Infrastructure Forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every year we organise the Nordic Infrastructure Forum – an insightful and educational meeting place for stakeholders working with renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Jon Rabben<\/h3>\n\t

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Insight<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Norway International Update – Q2 2024<\/h3>\n\t

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Agreement in the Norwegian Parliament on the introduction of resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024<\/h3>\n\t

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