Ellex has advised Enefit Green on a partnership with Sumitomo Corporation to develop the Liivi Bay offshore wind farm in the Gulf of Riga.
Changes in Hungary’s Regulation of Solar Power Plants
A new proposal could eliminate the requirement for remote control regulation in solar power plants with a capacity of less than 5 megawatts (MW).
Filip & Company and PNSA Advise on Adrem's Sale of 20% of Shares to ROCA Investments
Filip & Company has advised the Adrem group on the sale of 20% of the shares in Adrem Energy Solutions to ROCA Investments. Popovici, Nitu & Asociatii advised ROCA Investments.
The Dual Obligation of EPR and Environmental Product Charge Has Been Abolished, EPR Penalty Rates Have Been Introduced
Following the year-end legislative news, several changes affecting so-called "green taxes" came into force at the beginning of 2025. The most significant of these is the effective abolition of the dual obligations of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the Environmental Product Charges (EPC), except for plastic carrier bags, and the introduction of the EPR penalty rates that have been expected since the introduction of the EPR. At the same time, there are also many changes to the EPR rules.
CMS Advises Solar Park Trakiya on EUR 32 Million Financing for Photovoltaic Project
CMS has advised Solar Park Trakiya on a EUR 32 million financing from EuroBank Bulgaria for the 57.6-megawatt-peal Sinitovo photovoltaic project.
JDP and Taylor Wessing Advise on Lewandpol's Sale of Kleczew Solar & Wind Park to Energa Wytwarzanie
JDP has advised Lewandpol on the sale of a 270-megawatt solar and wind power plant to Energa Wytwarzanie (Grupa Orlen). Taylor Wessing advised a FIZAN fund managed by Polski Fundusz Rozwoju as the lender for the transaction. Crido reportedly also advised Lewandpol. Bird & Bird reportedly advised the buyers. Norton Rose Fulbright reportedly advised three additional lending banks.
Paksoy Advises EBRD on EUR 80 Million Loan to Ulusoy Un for Renewable Energy Projects
Paksoy, working with Dentons, has advised EBRD on a EUR 80 million loan to Ulusoy Un to finance its renewable energy projects and energy-efficient capacity expansion in Turkiye.