Clarity in a complex world.

As the world transitions toward a more sustainable future, green energy is no longer a niche - it’s a necessity. At Porter Dodson, we provide expert legal guidance to help businesses, landowners, and developers navigate the opportunities and challenges of renewable energy with confidence and clarity.

Whether you’re a landowner exploring diversification, an investor seeking growth, or a developer driving innovation, our partner-led team delivers pragmatic, commercially focused advice across solar, battery storage, bioenergy, and environmental offsetting projects.

How we help

Renewable energy project development & financing

Drafting and negotiating:
- Development agreements
- Financing documents
- Joint venture arrangements
Support with project funding, including:
- Equity investment
- Debt financing
- Government grants and incentives

Solar projects

End-to-end support from heads of terms to final build-out
Negotiation of robust option and lease agreements that meet funder requirements
Guidance on National Grid connections and managing multiple landowners

Battery storage & energy infrastructure

Advice on battery projects and integration with high-demand businesses
Future-proofing operations through regulatory compliance and commercial insight

Landowners

Tailored advice on solar development, estate planning, succession, and farming partnerships
Strategies to diversify land use and secure long-term income

Environmental offsetting & Biodiversity Net Gain

Guidance on meeting new regulations requiring 10% biodiversity net gain
Structuring agreements for phosphate/nitrate neutrality
Risk management for long-term commitments

Energy trading & contractual agreements

Drafting and negotiating:
- Energy Purchase Agreements (EPAs)
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
- Long-term energy supply contracts
Advice on trading:
- Renewable energy credits
- Carbon credits
- Green certificates

Mergers & acquisitions in green energy

Advising on acquisition and sale of renewable energy assets or companies
Due diligence and transaction structuring for compliance and optimal outcomes

MEES regulations

Support for landlords on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (EPC rating E)
Navigating exemptions and avoiding penalties while preparing for future tightening

Why Porter Dodson?

Recognised excellence – Ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for our expertise in Commercial Property and Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Clear, cost-effective advice – We speak your language, not legal jargon, and tailor our guidance to your business circumstances.

Joined-up legal support – Our team works seamlessly across property, corporate commercial, employment and litigation to protect your business interests.

Trusted by generations – With deep roots in the community, we’ve supported families and business owners across the South West for decades.

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Whether you're planning a solar farm, exploring battery storage, or responding to new environmental regulations, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

Ros and Elle from the Dorchester branch were very professional but also approachable and kept me informed as to where we were in the land sale process at all times. The price charged for the work was very fair and was exactly what the initial estimate said it would be. Overall I am very impressed and happy with the service offered and the friendly approach to working with the team.

Sandy

Many thanks to you both, I really appreciate the prompt, professional and friendly service.

Chris

Many thanks to you both, I really appreciate the prompt, professional and friendly service.

Chris