Your challenge, our solution

The transformation of the energy sector is in full swing. Renewable energies, especially photovoltaics and wind energy, play a decisive role in achieving the Paris climate targets. In combination with other technologies and storage methods such as hydrogen or large-scale battery storage, they are currently becoming the most attractive technologies and the backbone of our economy and society.

This change entails numerous challenges, ranging from the financing and implementation of individual projects to the legal framework of the energy sector. Our interdisciplinary team will help you to secure financing for your renewable energy projects and achieve sustainable and long-term positive profitability. We support you in overcoming the regulatory requirements and hurdles in the energy transition and ensure the intelligent and efficient integration of renewable technologies into existing processes and portfolios in order to positively influence your company’s economic success.
 

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Storage solutions for the energy transition

Technologies, costs and business models at a glance. Only available in German.

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Our services

Project development

  • Organizational consulting: Selection of the appropriate legal form and organizational structure (project company/companies, holding structure)
  • Financial modeling (preparation):
    • Preparation of business plans through integrated budgeting
    • Presentation of net assets and profit situation
    • Price forecasts and choice of marketing model
    • Illustration of operational management and leases
    • Presentation of the “golden end”
  • Planning plausibility check (including wind reports, maintenance costs and production costs)
  • Assessment:
    • Investment evaluation and decision 
    • Company valuation / valuation of company shares 
    • Examination and evaluation of business models and specific renewable energy plants
  • Financing requirements and financing models (including citizen participation)
  • Project review (with regard to changes in statutory and legal framework conditions)
  • Contract design (management contracts, lease agreements)
  • Energy-related reports and studies

Transactions

  • Support with the acquisition and sale of renewable energy plants
  • Due diligence (technical, commercial, financial, legal, tax)
  • Support in negotiations
  • Drafting of contracts and execution of transfers
  • Tax advice regarding tax implications and optimization

Ongoing consulting

  • Financial modeling (review): Review of financial models (content & calculation)
  • Legal advice (energy law, energy contract law, sanctions, insurance)
  • Examination of permits and conditions
  • Contract design (management contracts, leases)
  • Examination of the financing structure and financing requirements
  • Examination of alternative financing models (e.g., citizen participation, cooperatives)
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General information on renewable energies

Development and political goals

By 2030, Germany’s declared goal is to cover at least 80 % of its national electricity demand with renewable energy sources. In accordance with the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG23), Germany also undertakes to be completely climate-neutral by 2045. Framework conditions have been created to ensure that these targets are achieved. The national support strategies include tax incentives, financial subsidies and legal regulations that are specifically designed to significantly increase the proportion of renewable energies in the energy mix.

The renewable energy sector is growing rapidly, driven by innovative technologies, new business models and evolving ecosystems. However, as the opportunities increase, so does the complexity, thus leading to uncertainty, risks and delays.

Challenges

The technical challenges of the energy transition require innovative technologies and the expansion of corresponding infrastructures, in particular for storing energy and integrating it into existing electricity grids. A central task is to balance out the volatility of renewable energies in order to ensure a reliable supply. As a solution, advanced large-scale battery storage systems are being developed in order to efficiently store surplus energy and make it available when needed. Hydrogen can also be used to store surplus energy, but can also be used as an energy source for power generation and drives. However, the expansion of storage technologies such as batteries and power-to-X solutions is technically and economically challenging.

However, the existing electricity grids are not yet designed for the decentralized feed-in of renewable energies. In order to guarantee a secure and affordable electricity supply, a total of more than 13,000 kilometers of the transmission grid will have to be optimized, reinforced or newly built in the coming years. This will require investments in the billions.