Solar Farm Development is the process of turning solar energy potential into a profitable business. Georgia, with its favorable climatic conditions, is an ideal place for solar power plants. However, navigating from finding an "ideal spot" to connecting the plant to the grid requires passing through complex legal stages. This service covers all aspects of solar farm development: land acquisition and re-zoning, legal aspects of feasibility studies, permits, and grid connection. Solar projects often benefit from simplified regulations (especially at small capacities), but large-scale farms require comprehensive legal accompaniment.
Renewable energy lawyers represented on the Legal.ge platform offer full legal support for solar farm development. Services include:
- Land selection and assessment: Legal audit of the potential project area to determine if energy construction is permitted (changing agricultural land status).
- Environmental screening: Submitting the project to the Ministry of Environment for screening procedures to determine if a full EIA is needed.
- Construction permits: Obtaining special construction permits for solar panel installation from the local municipality.
- Grid connection agreement: Negotiating the connection point and fee with GSE or the distribution company.
- Procurement contracts: Signing international purchase agreements with suppliers of panels, inverters, and mounting structures.
Solar farm development services are needed in the following situations:
- A farmer has a large area of unused land and wants to convert it into a solar farm to sell energy. A lawyer helps change land purpose and register the business.
- A foreign investor plans to build a 50 MW solar plant. The project requires an agreement with the government and a guaranteed tariff (via auction).
- A company wants to install solar panels on a factory roof to join the "Net Metering" system. A lawyer regulates relations with GNERC and the grid operator.
- During solar farm construction, the contractor delayed panel delivery. A lawyer manages the dispute and claims penalties.
The field is regulated by the Law on Promoting the Production and Utilization of Energy from Renewable Sources and the Code on Spatial Planning, Architecture and Construction Activities. Solar plants often operate under a special tax regime (e.g., VAT credit). Land issues are regulated by the Law on Ownership of Agricultural Land.
Collaborating with a Legal.ge specialist will simplify your entry into the solar energy business. Our lawyers will help you avoid typical mistakes (e.g., wrong land selection) and accelerate project ROI.
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