Energy · Renewables
Energy lawyers in Hannover, Germany
Implementing the energy transition: we advise project developers, utilities, industrial companies and technology providers on generation, grid connection, power supply and protecting energy innovations.
Energy law – regulation, contracts and technology
German energy law – above all the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and the Energy Industry Act (EnWG) – changes constantly. For companies this creates opportunities, such as own generation, storage or long-term power purchase agreements, but also uncertainty about subsidies, grid connection and charges.
We advise on solar, wind and storage projects, draft power and heat supply agreements including PPAs and represent clients in disputes with grid operators. With our patent attorneys we also protect the technology behind the projects.
Our energy law services
Typical cases from our practice
What mandates in this area often look like – from the first call to the solution.
Rooftop PV on a logistics centre
Situation: A logistics company wants to install a large rooftop PV system for self-supply and feed in the surplus.
Our approach: We review support and marketing models, grid connection requirements and registration duties and draft the contracts with installer and direct marketer.
Delayed grid connection
Situation: A developer has been waiting months for a grid connection commitment for a solar park.
Our approach: We enforce the statutory priority connection claim, if necessary through regulatory or court proceedings.
PPA with an industrial customer
Situation: A wind farm operator and an energy-intensive company plan a ten-year PPA.
Our approach: We negotiate pricing and volume mechanisms, guarantees of origin, balancing responsibility and termination rights.
Note: These examples are anonymised, typical scenarios. They do not describe specific mandates and do not promise any outcome – every case is assessed individually.
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Your contacts
Depending on the matter, we combine attorneys and – where technology is involved – patent attorneys in one team. All our lawyers advise in English.
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.Attorney · Certified Specialist in IP Law · Certified Specialist in Copyright & Media Law
Dipl.-Phys. Andree EckhardGerman Patent Attorney · European Trademark & Design Attorney
Dr. Marie WagnerGerman Patent Attorney
Andreas FriedleinAttorney
Detailed profiles are available in German.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a right to grid connection in Germany?
Grid operators must connect renewable energy installations to their grid as a priority. Disputes often concern the connection point and costs.
What is a PPA?
A power purchase agreement is a long-term supply contract between generator and offtaker, giving the generator predictable revenue and the buyer stable prices.
Can energy technology be patented?
Yes, new and inventive technical solutions such as storage concepts or control methods can be patented.
Your lawyer for Energy Law in Germany
Tell us about your matter. We usually reply within one business day – faster where deadlines apply.
Georgstrasse 48 · 30159 Hannover · Germany
Phone +49 511 35 73 56-0
Email hannover@fachanwalt-hannover.com
Mon–Thu 8:00–17:30 · Fri 8:00–17:00 (CET) · Video meetings available