Wind Farm Development represents one of the most dynamically growing sectors of renewable energy in Georgia. The country's strategic geographic location and high wind potential create ideal conditions for constructing large-scale wind power plants. However, wind farm development is a complex process requiring the acquisition of large land areas, intricate logistical operations, adherence to environmental standards, and effective use of state support mechanisms (CFD, PPA). A successful project starts with the right location selection and ends with grid connection, necessitating multifaceted legal assurance.
Energy lawyers represented on the Legal.ge platform offer full legal support at all stages of wind farm development. Services include:
- Land Acquisition: Identifying land plots required for wind turbines, roads, and substations, signing lease or superficies agreements, and registering easements.
- Legalization of Wind Resource Assessment: Obtaining permits for met mast installation and legally validating wind measurement data for banks.
- Environmental Permits: Legal supervision of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) preparation, specifically regarding impact on birds and bats, noise, and visual effects.
- Logistical Support: Obtaining special permits for transporting oversized turbine parts and signing road rehabilitation agreements with municipalities.
- Grid Connection Agreement: Negotiating complex technical conditions with GSE and finalizing the connection agreement.
Wind farm development services are relevant in the following situations:
- A foreign investor plans to build a 100 MW wind farm in Shida Kartli. The project requires clarifying the status of over 50 land plots and signing an investment agreement with the state.
- A developer wants to participate in a wind energy auction. A lawyer prepares tender documentation and bank guarantees.
- Local residents protest the proximity of wind turbines to a settlement. A lawyer ensures social impact assessment and development of compensation mechanisms.
- Infrastructure was damaged during wind farm construction. A lawyer settles the dispute with the contractor and insurance company.
The field is regulated by the Law on Promoting the Production and Utilization of Energy from Renewable Sources, the Environmental Assessment Code, and government decrees on capacity auctions. Special technical regulations regarding noise and safety zones apply to wind farms.
Collaborating with a Legal.ge specialist reduces project development time and costs. A wind farm is a long-term investment where a correctly drafted legal structure from the outset guarantees success.
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