Published on Nov 18, 2025
As the race to achieve net zero accelerates, renewable energy has become a central pillar of national policy, commercial investment and global cooperation. But as the geopolitical landscape shifts and the urgency of energy security intensifies, the legal and contractual frameworks that underpin renewable energy projects are facing increasing scrutiny.
While the dominance of hydrocarbon supply is being eroded, the transition to renewables is far from straightforward. Complex issues like land rights, environmental impact and stakeholder alignment frequently challenge the progress of energy infrastructure projects. From large-scale wind farms to solar installations, the need for watertight, clearly written contracts has never been greater.
But drafting a renewable energy contract isn’t just about boilerplate clauses and technical specs. These agreements must balance a complex web of competing interests: land rights, regulatory compliance, ESG commitments, grid access, performance guarantees, and environmental risks. Get the contract wrong, and entire projects can stall - or fail.
Despite the high stakes, many professionals are still navigating renewable energy deals using models developed for traditional energy or infrastructure projects. That’s risky - especially in a sector that is evolving rapidly and where contract misalignment can lead to serious legal, financial and reputational consequences.
As different stakeholder agendas increasingly come into conflict - particularly around rights of way and long-term sustainability - legal clarity becomes a critical success factor. The knowledge and tools to negotiate and draft contracts that reduce ambiguity and enable smoother project delivery are essential.
The two-day course on Drafting Renewable Energy Contracts: Clearer Terms, Stronger Projects, Better Outcomes goes beyond theory, providing a practical exploration of how to structure agreements that are legally sound, commercially robust and adaptable to project-specific realities.
The course addresses everything from rights of way and planning hurdles to managing risk, change control and long-term performance obligations. It also explores how sustainability and ESG commitments are influencing modern contract structures.
Whether you’re an in-house counsel, contracts manager, commercial advisor or developer, join our expert trainer, Chris Lennon, who will give you the tools, confidence and insights to future-proof your renewable energy contracts.
Published on Nov 18, 2025 by Angela Spall