How to resolve disputes over rural photovoltaic panels

Do solar plant projects have performance issues?

While parties to solar plant projects will try to deliver complete and functioning assets, performance issues and disputes will invariably arise from time to time. Some common examples we see include issues relating to: Internal corrosion due to water ingress.

Who is responsible for a solar project in the UK?

Solar energy is expected to more than double by 2030 and will therefore continue to be a key part of the UK’s decarbonisation strategy. The main parties to solar projects will often include the: Developer (employer) – who obtains planning consent and finance for the project. Contractor – who is responsible for building the solar plant.

Do Solar EPC contracts have performance issues?

Performance issues and disputes will invariably arise from time to time. Solar EPC contracts generally provide fixed dates for project completion.

Should solar sites be classified as agricultural land after decommissioning?

needed to inform decisions. f. Avoids the site being classified as brownfield after decommissioning: Planning conditions should require that solar sites continue to be classified as agricultural land throughout their life so their st

What are the technical challenges in wind and solar projects?

Another area of technical challenge in wind and solar projects is the complexity of calculating discounted cash flow forecasts, based on energy production, demand and prices over long periods.

What happens if a solar project is delayed?

Previously, delayed completion could cause a solar project to become unviable due to a failure to achieve accreditation for incentive payments. In early large-scale solar projects, this failure could result in the contractor having to remove all plant and equipment and reinstate the site at its own cost.