Option agreements for battery storage
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Contact our teamAs renewable energy generation continues to grow throughout the UK, battery storage has emerged as an essential infrastructure to ensure reliability, stability and profitability within energy schemes.
If you are a landowner or developer looking to pursue opportunities in battery storage, securing robust legal agreements with clearly structured clauses is crucial for protecting your interests and maximising returns.
What are option agreements for battery storage?
Option agreements for battery storage enable developers and/or purchasers to reserve the opportunity to lease or purchase land for the installation and operation of energy storage projects. These agreements give developers and/or purchasers the exclusive right, within an agreed timeframe, to explore project viability, obtain planning consents, and negotiate terms before committing to a formal lease or land transaction.

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Why are option agreements important for battery storage?
Battery storage option agreements provide clarity, security, and flexibility for both landowners and renewable energy developers. Landowners can benefit from guaranteed income either in one lump sum at the outset or over the option duration, while developers secure sufficient time to conduct site assessments, planning investigations and financial feasibility studies without the immediate pressure of purchasing or leasing land upfront.
With battery storage projects offering significant potential returns and growing demand in the renewable energy sector, getting these agreements right from inception can prove invaluable in ensuring project success while mitigating risk.
Our expertise in battery storage option agreements
At Moore Barlow, our energy and infrastructure solicitors possess sector-specific knowledge and extensive experience drafting and negotiating renewable energy option agreements—including battery storage projects. We help landowners, developers, and investors create fair, commercially viable contracts tailored to individual projects and circumstances.
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How we can assist you
Our specialist renewable energy lawyers can provide practical and strategic legal advice covering all aspects of battery storage option agreements:
- Drafting and negotiating bespoke option agreements tailored for battery storage projects
- Advising on landowner concerns and protecting your long-term property interests
- Structuring agreements to clearly define option periods, renewal mechanisms and termination provisions
- Managing complex planning and regulatory considerations relevant to battery storage schemes
- Ensuring contracts align with evolving market conditions and regulatory frameworks
Why choose Moore Barlow?
Understanding the intricacies of renewable energy and battery storage infrastructure is vital. With our supportive and proactive approach, Moore Barlow’s solicitors provide straightforward, commercial advice that aligns with your specific aims and objectives. We offer clear guidance from initial exploration through to project completion, positioning you confidently for successful outcomes in renewable energy development.
Contact us to discuss your battery storage option agreements and find out how our renewable energy solicitors can help you.