Renewable Energy
Renewable energy in Scotland is growing at an immense rate, and the vast expanse of land, plentiful wind, rivers, waves, tide and sunshine available provides an excellent opportunity to develop renewables projects. Our lawyers work collaboratively with clients across the sector, pioneering projects and contributing to the future of renewable energy and natural resources in Scotland and across the UK.
Our clients value our integrated approach to projects from land matters, consents and procurements through to build-out, operations and disposals. Our lawyers provide practical, clear advice based on their expert knowledge and experience, tailored to fit our clients' specific requirements.
“Innovative, collaborative, pioneering and approachable, MacRoberts’ Energy & Natural Resources team has in-depth knowledge of both the challenges and opportunities facing clients in this sector – and the practical know-how to meet them.”
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Real Estate The time is now – Unlocking commercial investments in Scottish forestry Despite the ongoing economic impact of the lockdown restrictions across the UK, the forestry sector in Scotland remains strong. Investors are continuing to make mid- to long-term investments in woodlands, with premium land prices being met and projected future growth remaining optimistic.
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Renewable Energy Energy suppliers turning out their lights in 2019 The energy sector fell victim to a difficult year in 2019, and 2020 may be no different.
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Renewable Energy Nuisance - when should you worry? When is nuisance actionable? Gillian Craig considers the guidance to be drawn from recent decisions involving harm emanating from neighbouring properties.
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Renewable Energy Scotland powers ahead: How the circular economy has created investment opportunity within the renewable energy sector It is fast approaching ten years since Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan was published in 2010, a plan that introduced aims of achieving a zero waste Scotland whereby no waste would be cast off to landfills. Waste that typically ends up at landfills cannot be reused, recycled or recovered, making disposal to landfill the least preferred option in the waste hierarchy.
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Renewable Energy Failing suppliers: How renewable power has been penalised So far this year, 14 electricity suppliers have had the plug pulled by Ofgem, affecting hundreds of thousands of homes and customers. With winter on the way, the expectation is that more will follow suit as temperatures plummet, demand soars and increased costs start to bite.
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