Sustainable Energy
A forward thinking, personal and professional service designed to achieve the best results for our clients Sustainable Energy
Involved in over
1GW
of battery storage and STOR projects
Undertaken due diligence/valuations on energy assets totalling in excess of
Fast Facts £500 million Advised on over
300
utility-scale wind farm projects across the UK…
Acted for landowners on over
…and over
600
farm and commercialscale wind projects
100 solar parks
Advised on over
60
anaerobic digestion projects ranging from 0.1-7MW
Been engaged as independent experts on more than
15
dispute cases
96%
of clients say they would use us again and we score 4.7 out of 5 for service on feefo.
We provide a comprehensive range of professional services to the energy sector Sustainable energy We advise property owners, landowners, professional colleagues and industry stakeholders on sustainable energy projects. We have specialists covering a range of technologies from traditional renewables to new and emerging storage and balancing solutions. Technologies we advise on include: Energy storage Anaerobic digestion
Renewable heating Wind energy Solar PV
Valuations Site and asset valuations are required for a variety of purposes including: Bank financing Purchase, sale and lettings Tax planning Dispute resolution
Overage Expert witness Compensation for compulsory purchase
In-depth knowledge of past and current energy policy is critical to understanding and reliably assessing the value of energy assets. Whether you are seeking to value an operational asset or potential development site, our specialist knowledge, experience, and RICS status mean we are uniquely placed to undertake the valuation for you.
0.56 acre industrial site in Nottinghamshire Planning permission/grid connection for a 20MW gas peaking plant Value in excess of £1.2M
Project management
Dispute resolution Lincolnshire 500kW wind turbine Feasibility report prepared Planning consent secured Installation management including grid connection Successful project which led to instruction for a second turbine
Our energy experts have extensive experience of wind, solar, anaerobic digestion and renewable heating technologies and can oversee the delivery of your project from initial feasibility through to commissioning, operation and compliance. Experience of technologies as well as the regulatory environment in which they operate enables us to steer your project to a successful conclusion, calling on our wider multi-disciplinary teams of professionals where required.
We understand the complex areas of expert witness, dispute resolution, arbitration and mediation. We have specialists trained to deliver these services and who attend Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) on energy matters as well as other forms of dispute resolution. Disputes frequently arise with valuation, technology and landlord/tenant matters. Our knowledge of the energy and property sectors means we are well placed to assume the role of expert and help resolve disputes.
For more information on our services, or any of the featured case studies, please contact us. A list of key contacts is provided overleaf.
Purchase and sale of energy assets A thriving market exists for both operational energy assets and sites with planning, ready for construction. We are in contact with numerous investors and funds looking to acquire both freehold and leasehold interests in energy projects. If you already own an asset or site with planning permission, we can help you understand its value and bring it to the market. We can also provide due diligence and acquisition advice to prospective purchasers of energy assets.
24 acre Isle of Wight anaerobic digestion plant Site prepared for sale ensuring full compliance with planning and regulatory conditions Our database of potential buyers was approached to secure a suitable purchaser Multimillion-pound sale achieved in excess of guide price
Option/lease negotiations We help landowners negotiate option and lease agreements for energy projects.
Nottinghamshire farming business energy project evaluation Consultancy advice to explore wind, solar and STOR energy projects
We independently assess the potential of a site and its rental value based on prevailing market conditions, and negotiate terms with developers. We ensure our clients secure the best returns whilst minimising risk exposure.
Valuation of site(s) Lease contracts negotiated for solar farm, 500kW wind turbine and gas generator scheme Long-term reinstatement risks addressed
Planning
Our dedicated team of qualified planners deliver specialist planning advice for utilities, infrastructure and energy projects. Working closely with our technology experts ensures your application has the best chance of gaining permission. The work is diverse and involves devising robust strategies to secure the most time and cost-effective solutions to delivering planning compliance for complex projects. The team are currently advising private, institutional and corporate clients.
Specialisms include: Feasibility and strategy advice Pre-application submissions Site promotion Interpretation of permitted development rights Planning applications and appeals Discharge of conditions application Environmental impact assessment Resolution of enforcement matters Non material amendment applications i.e. technology re-scaling
Dual wind turbine success in Leicestershire Consecutive applications Necessitated close working relationship with local planning authority Planning permission successfully obtained for 330kW and 500kW wind turbines
1
Ashby de la Zouch
2
Banbury
3
Bedford
4
Birmingham
5
Canterbury
6
Chester
7
Cwmbran
8
Doncaster
9
Exeter
10
Glasgow
11
Head Office
12
Hereford
13
High Wycombe
14
Hungerford
10
19
20
21 8 15
15
Knutsford
16
London
17
Market Harborough
18
Newark
6
18
22
1 11 17
4 25 12
19
Newcastle
20
Richmond
24
7 14
21
Rossendale
22
Stafford
23
Southampton
24
Thame
25
Worcester
3
2
13
16 5
23 9
Darren Edwards
Harry Edwards
Head of Sustainable Energy
Associate
07918 677571
07585 967797
darren.edwards@fishergerman.co.uk
harry.edwards@fishergerman.co.uk
Tom Beeley
Mark Newton
Graduate Surveyor
Consultant
07970 698729
07860 514474
tom.beeley@fishergerman.co.uk
mark.newton@fishergerman.co.uk
David Kinnersley
Johnny Cordingley
Partner
Associate
07501 720405
07837 208905
david.kinnersley@fishergerman.co.uk
johnny.cordingley@fishergerman.co.uk
Jenny Salt Associate 07557 038877 jenny.salt@fishergerman.co.uk
Your key contacts and where to find us: We are a national team of property professionals, chartered surveyors, planners, estate agents, utility project managers and sustainable energy experts – all working for you. With close to 600 people operating from 25 offices, Fisher German has unrivalled experience in identifying and developing business opportunities for our clients.
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