Renewable Energy & Cleantech

Overview

From solar panels to wind turbines, renewable energy offers a world of potential. But as a relatively new sector, there are still many unique challenges and obstacles associated with alternative sources. Clients rely on our legal experts for strategic advice on the successful development of renewable energy projects.

Aird & Berlis offers expert knowledge and focus to guide clients through every phase of their energy matter, including site assessments, financing, construction, contract negotiations, permitting requirements and raw product supply.

Our practical, results-driven advice alongside our co-operative, team-oriented approach helps businesses achieve their objectives successfully and efficiently.

Drawing on lawyers from a range of practice areas, our dynamic advisory team assists with:

all phases of the development process for public and private sector developers of wind, solar, biogas, RNG, hydrogen, biofuel, waterpower, bulk storage and BESS (battery energy storage systems), including site acquisition, structuring and financing, EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contracts, power purchase agreements, engineering, procurement, construction, connection and permitting requirements
negotiation of partnership and joint venture agreements, including agreements with Indigenous communities
representation at the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the Environmental Review Tribunal) to defend the issuance of the renewable energy approval
refinancing, partnering or selling projects to assist developers in realizing the value of their investments at various stages
consideration by land and building owners to permit the development of renewable energy facilities on their properties
investment capital from financiers to developers and owners at all stages of a renewable energy initiative
all phases of the connection process for distributors in renewable generating projects, including the negotiation of study, cost recovery and operating agreements
negotiation of service agreements for owner/operators who have acquired renewable energy projects
procurement for government and private “behind-the-meter” entities as they have contracted for the purchase of power generated by renewable energy facilities
development of standard offer programs and management of contracted renewable energy facilities for government procurement agencies

Who We Help

Having been involved in the development and purchase of hundreds of generating facilities across all renewable energy sources, our lawyers understand what it takes to bring projects from conception to operation and realization to decommission.

Our depth of experience and breadth of legal skills allows us to assist a broad range of clients, including:

Private and public developers of wind, solar, biogas, biomass, waterpower, bulk storage and BESS projects
Distributors
Land and building owners
Producers
Investors
Owners/operators
Government procurement agencies

Representative Matters

Representative Matter

Abraxas Power Enters Loan and Royalty Agreement With RE Royalties

On November 21, 2024, Abraxas Power Corp., a leading energy transition developer, announced that its subsidiary Abraxas Power Maldinvest Ltd. entered into a loan agreement with RE Royalties Ltd., a global leader in renewable energy royalty-based financing, to receive a secured loan facility of up to $10 million to support the construction of solar projects in the Maldives.

November 21, 2024

Representative Matter

Abraxas and EDF Group Announce Strategic Partnership for the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project

On November 18, 2024, Abraxas Power Corp. (“Abraxas”), a leading energy transition developer, announced that it had entered into strategic development agreements with EDF Group, a key player in energy transition and a world leader in low-carbon energy, to jointly develop the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation (“EVREC”) green hydrogen and ammonia project in Central Newfoundland.

November 18, 2024

Representative Matter

Enery Power Holding GmbH Acquires All Renewable Energy Operating Assets of Jade Power Trust in Romania

Enery Power Holding GmbH, an Austrian-based renewable energy company, acquired all the renewable energy operating assets of Jade Power Trust (TSXV:JPWR.UN) in Romania for €71 million ($98 million) on November 22, 2022.

November 30, 2022

Representative Matter

SPARQ Systems Inc. Completes Its Qualifying Transaction With and Reverse Takeover of MJ Innovation Capital Corp.

SPARQ Systems Inc., a solar energy solutions company, completed its qualifying transaction with and reverse takeover of MJ Innovation Capital Corp. (TSXV:MSMJ.P) on December 31, 2021. In connection with the qualifying transaction, SPARQ completed a brokered private placement financing of 20 million subscription receipts for gross proceeds of $10 million.

January 10, 2022

Representative Matter

Concord Pacific Developments Closes Second Solar Farm Purchase from Canadian Solar

On September 8, 2014, an affiliate of Concord Pacific Developments completed the post-construction purchase of the 10MW AC ‘Mighty Solar’ solar generation electricity project from an affiliate of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ-CISQ) for a purchase price of over $60 million. This follows Concord’s July 2014 purchase of the 10MW AC ‘Val Caron’ solar facility from Canadian Solar for approximately $60 million.

September 09, 2014

Representative Matter

A&B Acts for Integrated Grain Processors Co-Operative Inc.

Aird & Berlis LLP has acted as general Canadian legal counsel to Integrated Grain Processors Co-Operative Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, IGPC Ethanol Inc. The numerous areas where we have provided legal services and advice include equity organization; financing and refinancing; creation of a trading market; regulatory matters; land acquisition; and construction.

March 15, 2013

Renewable Energy & Cleantech

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