Renewable generation

Development, authorisation, and contracts for solar, wind, and hydroelectric plants.

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The development of renewable energy projects is essential to advance the energy transition and achieve a sustainable, decarbonised model. At SD Verdia we have solid expertise in providing comprehensive legal advice for these types of projects, offering clear and efficient legal solutions at every stage of the process. Our multidisciplinary team, with experience in administrative, regulatory, commercial, financial, environmental, and contentious law, works in a coordinated manner to ensure legal certainty and add value for developers, investors, and sector operators.

Legal advice on renewable energy generation

Legal advice on obtaining grid access and connection permits
Legal advice on administrative procedures for the construction of renewable generation plants.
Legal advice during the construction and financing of renewable generation plants.
Legal advice on the negotiation and execution of EPC, O&M, AM, and PPA contracts.
Legal advice on land negotiation and acquisition, as well as expropriation procedures related to the development of energy projects.
Corporate and commercial structuring of infrastructure shared among multiple developers.
Due diligence for project sales and acquisitions.
Legal advice on participation in renewable energy regime auctions.
Representation in administrative and contentious-administrative proceedings related to access and connection disputes, administrative authorisations, auctions, granting of specific remuneration regimes, and breaches of water and environmental regulations.
Representation in proceedings related to taxation under the Tax on Electricity Production and the hydroelectric levy.

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Frequently asked questions about renewable generation

We answer the most common questions about developing and authorising renewable energy plants.

What authorisations does a renewable generation plant need?

A renewable plant generally requires three administrative authorisations — prior authorisation, construction authorisation and operating authorisation — regulated by Royal Decree 1955/2000, together with access and connection permits under Royal Decree 1183/2020 and, in most cases, an environmental impact statement under Law 21/2013.

What administrative milestones must projects meet?

Royal Decree-law 23/2020 introduced a set of administrative milestones that projects holding access permits must meet within fixed deadlines, including the environmental impact statement, the construction authorisation and the final operating authorisation. Missing a milestone results in the automatic loss of the access permit and the return of the associated guarantee.

What regulations govern renewable generation in Spain?

The core framework is Law 24/2013 of the Electricity Sector, Royal Decree 413/2014 on electricity production from renewable sources, cogeneration and waste, and Royal Decree 1955/2000 on authorisation procedures. Royal Decree-law 23/2020 and the access and connection rules of Royal Decree 1183/2020 complete the regime.

How does SD Verdia support renewable generation projects?

SD Verdia accompanies developers throughout the full lifecycle — securing access and connection permits, obtaining administrative and environmental authorisations, and meeting the milestones set by Royal Decree-law 23/2020. We also structure projects alongside energy storage and self-consumption schemes.