Renewable Energy
The energy transition is creating new legal challenges at the intersection of technology, regulation, and infrastructure. The deal structures are project-specific, the regulatory regimes are state-dependent, and the commercial dynamics are evolving as new technologies — battery storage, green hydrogen, distributed generation — enter the market.
We advise renewable energy companies and cleantech platforms on the legal structures that underpin project development, power procurement, and technology deployment in India's rapidly evolving energy market. Our work spans from early-stage development agreements through commissioning, operation, and refinancing.
What We Do
- Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and energy supply contracts
- Project development and EPC contract structuring
- Open access and captive power arrangement advisory
- Renewable energy certificate (REC) and carbon credit advisory
- Energy storage and battery supply agreements
- Green hydrogen and emerging technology project structuring
- Regulatory filings and compliance (state and central)
- Project finance documentation and lender negotiations
Regulatory Context
India's renewable energy sector is governed by the Electricity Act 2003 and the National Electricity Policy, supplemented by state-specific renewable energy policies, CERC and SERC tariff regulations, MNRE guidelines, and renewable purchase obligation (RPO) frameworks. The green hydrogen policy framework adds a new regulatory dimension for emerging energy technologies. The regulatory environment is multi-layered — central and state jurisdictions, multiple regulators, and frequently changing tariff and policy frameworks. We help clients navigate this complexity to structure compliant and commercially viable energy projects.
Who This Is For
Solar and wind project developers. Independent power producers (IPPs). Commercial and industrial energy consumers structuring procurement. Energy storage companies. Cleantech platforms. Green hydrogen developers. Infrastructure funds investing in renewables. If your work involves renewable energy in India, this practice covers the legal and regulatory dimensions.