Renewable Energy

Expertise

We understand key issues which affect all participants in the sector - We understand the regulatory, commercial and technical issues which underpin the development of renewable projects, including development issues (such as permitting, planning and interconnection matters), construction, bankability and advising on the financial incentives available to projects
We know the changing face of the energy sector - Change has been a constant feature of the regulation of Australia’s energy markets at all levels. We have strong connections in the renewables industry and provide our advice with an understanding of the history and current trends in the sector
You're in safe hands - We pride ourselves on being able to manage our client’s most difficult and important matters, whilst delivering reliable and trust worthy results. Our team comprises of specialists who are national and international experts within the renewables sector and a reputation envied by our competitors
We have a proven track record - We have a strong history of sealing the deal and delivering positive results for our clients
An unparallelled fee structure - We pride ourselves on delivering value for money and believe we offer a fee structure which is unparalleled within the legal market.

Experience

The Holding Redlich Renewable Energy Group have extensively represented stakeholders (both as external advisors and internal counsel) across all aspects of the renewable energy sector (including wind, solar, biomass and hydroelectric infrastructure).

Solar

Greenough River Solar Farm - Advised First Solar in relation to its successful tender for the first phase of the Greenough River Solar Farm, Western Australia, being Australia’s first utility scale photovoltaic solar project
Solar Flagships - Advised First Solar on its successful bid as part of AGL’s consortium for the delivery and operation of two photovoltaic solar plants (106MW and 53MW) as part of the Australian Commonwealth funded Solar Flagships program
Mongolian solar PV station – Advised developer Symbior Solar Siam in relation to the lease of land for the development of a 50MW solar PV power plants, Mongolia
Liddell Power Station Solar Steam Generator Expansion - Advised Transfield Holdings on all aspects of this expansion project
Ergon Energy - Advised Ergon Energy on all aspects of the design and installation of a grid connected photovoltaic solar electrical system and supporting structures in Cairns and Townsville
New South Wales Solar Rebate Scheme - Advised participants on the establishment of solar grid generation systems that complied with the requirements of the Solar Rebate scheme

Wind

Murra Warra Wind Farm - Advised Senvion as the EPC and O&M contractor in relation to the 226MW Murra Warra Wind Farm, New South Wales
Tsetsii Wind Farm – Advised Vestas in relation to structuring, licencing and currency risk management of the 50MW Tsetsii Wind Farm, Mongolia, including negotiating security arrangements
Sainshand Wind Farm – Advised Engie and Ferrostaal in relation to the development of the 55MW Sainshand Wind Farm, Mongolia, including amendment of PPA requirements
PWEP4 – Advised Senvion as the EPC and O&M contractor in relation to the 47MW stage 4 extension of the Portland Wind Energy Project, Australia
Taralga Wind Farm – Advised Vestas as the EPC and O&M contractor in relation to the 106.8MW Taralga Wind Farm, Australia
Phu Quy Wind Farm – Advised Vestas as the EPC contractor in relation to the co-generation 9MW Phu Quy wind/diesel power station, Vietnam
Chepstowe Wind Farm - Advised Senvion in relation to the construction and operation of the Chepstowe Wind Farm, Victoria
Bald Hills Wind Farm - Advised equity participants in relation to all construction, operation and connection aspects of the project financed 106 MW Bald Hills Wind Farm, Victoria
Mt. Mercer Wind Farm - Advised the project sponsors in relation to the construction of the 131MW Mt. Mercer Wind Farm, Victoria and connection to the Victorian transmission network
Capital II Wind Farm - Advised Senvion regarding the Capital II Wind Farm which formed part of a consortium bid in relation to the Australian Capital Territory’s reverse auction
Hallett Wind Farm - Acted for AGL on all aspects of the procurement of the 71MW Hallett Wind Farm, South Australia
Capital Wind Farm - Advised the NSW Government in relation to the development of the 140MW Capital Wind Farm in Tarago, New South Wales
Woodlawn Wind Farm - Advised the client in relation to the modification of a legacy approval for the 48MW Woodland Wind Farm under the new major projects regime in New South Wales
Gullen Range Wind Farm – Advised the NSW Government in relation to the development of the 165MW Gullen Range Wind Farm in the Gullen Ranges, which was also subject to court proceedings regarding the Minister’s approval of the project
- 66 MW Cathedral Rocks Wind Farm, Australia
- 140 MW Woolnorth Wind Farm, Australia
- 278.5 MW Lake Bonney Wind Farms, Australia
- 89 MW Alinta (Walkaway) Wind Farm, Australia
- 50 MW Oshima Wind Farm, Japan
Shin Izumo Wind Farm - Advising Vestas on the settlement of a $30M wind farm dispute in Shin Izumo, Japan concerning plant design and wind modelling faults
Cathedral Rocks Wind Farm - Advising Senvion on the settlement of a $6M insurance dispute in South Australia concerning loss due to fire and insurance coverage
Bangui Bay Wind Farm - Advising Vestas on a $20M wind farm dispute in Bangui Bay, Philippines concerning faulty construction, design and manufacture of infrastructure

Biofuels

Babcock & Brown – Advised a potential purchaser of Babcock & Brown’s portfolio of bio-mass power stations, including the Rocky Point Power Bio-mass Station
Dalby Bio Refinery Limited - Advised Dalby Bio Refinery Limited in respect of the project financing of the bio-ethanol project

Marine

Elemental Energy Technologies Limited - Advised Elemental Energy Technologies Limited on the development, piloting and commercialisation of innovative marine turbine technology and derivative products