Energie-opslag

As the energy landscape evolves, efficient energy storage solutions have become paramount for businesses seeking sustainability and resilience. Our dedicated team of legal professionals possesses the knowledge and expertise necessary to navigate the complex legal terrain of energy storage projects.

Energy storage in the Netherlands

The legal landscape surrounding energy storage in the Netherlands is constantly evolving, influenced by a variety of factors including technological advancements, regulatory changes, and environmental considerations. At CMS, we stay at the forefront of these trends, ensuring our clients are well-informed and strategically positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Key legal trends in energy storage include:

• Regulatory Compliance: Navigating a web of evolving regulations at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure compliance with permitting, licensing, and environmental requirements.
• Government Incentives: Analysing and advising on the various incentives and subsidies provided by the Dutch government to encourage energy storage projects and sustainable energy use.
• Grid Connection and Infrastructure: Ensuring compliance with regulations regarding grid connection and infrastructure development for energy storage projects, considering the evolving requirements set forth by regulatory authorities.
• Environmental Compliance: Advising on compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability standards to meet the Netherlands' goals for reducing carbon emissions and promoting green energy initiatives.
• Energy Market Regulations: Keeping clients informed about changes in energy market regulations, particularly those impacting energy storage, market participation, and revenue streams.

Our energy storage areas of expertise

Our dedicated team at CMS possesses a deep understanding of the energy storage industry's legal complexities. We offer comprehensive legal services tailored to your specific needs, including:

• Legal Structuring and Compliance: Advising on the appropriate legal structure for energy storage projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
• Contractual Negotiation and Drafting: Assisting in the negotiation and drafting of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents necessary for successful energy storage project development and operation.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conducting comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential legal risks and providing strategies to mitigate them, safeguarding your investments and projects.
• Policy and Advocacy: Engaging with policymakers and regulatory bodies to advocate for policies that support the growth and development of energy storage technologies, ensuring a favorable regulatory environment.

Selection of our recent energy storage experience in the Netherlands

Our firm has had the privilege of serving a diverse range of clients in the energy storage sector, including:

• Liander and Eteck: We advised on property law issues surrounding the renewable energy production facilities of of the project. CMS drafted and executed all relevant deeds (rights of superficies for the installations for Liander and Eteck). Liander is a Dutch utility company which operates in the distribution of electricity and natural gas. Eteck is a company specialising in  Aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) systems.
• A global leader in renewable energy investments (confidential)| Advised on the acquisition of an 80% interest in three ready-to-build BESS (battery energy storage system) projects and a right to acquire other standalone battery energy storage projects from a Dutch seller. The client operates in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
• Investment manager (confidential): Advised an investment manager specialising in sustainable energy infrastructure investments, in relation to the envisaged divestment of a fund, including inter alia a portfolio of Dutch solar PV assets, and a BESS (battery energy storage system).