Energy

Solar Energy

Harnessing energy and income from solar

GSC Grays are actively involved in developing solar farms across the UK. As technology advances, the costs of solar panels are decreasing, so even without financial support from subsidies, interest in new solar developments has grown rapidly.  Historically subsidies were only paid to projects of a certain size, but without those limitations, modern projects can be built far larger, improving the energy production and value to the landowner.

Solar farms can provide an opportunity to expand and diversify a farm business, by leasing land to a private investor for the duration of the scheme. Our advisors can guide you through the factors you need to consider in deciding whether a scheme is right for you, including tax implications and the impact on the farming enterprise. Given the long length of the tenancy agreements, careful consideration needs to be given to ensure that the terms will remain in the landowner’s best interests from construction to decommissioning.

Our knowledgeable team have experience in all stages of solar farm development and offer a bespoke service depending on the situation, ranging from feasibility reviews and site promotion, to full project management support and dispute resolution services.

Wind Farms

Developing wind farms countrywide

GSC Grays are involved in developing wind farms from Cornwall to Caithness. England hasn’t seen the construction of new onshore wind farms for a number of years, but we expect that to change in time. We are actively collating details of potential sites in readiness for new developments.

We continue to advise on operational projects with roles such as implementing rent reviews, re-evaluating decommissioning funds, debt collection and dispute resolution.