Battery Storage Real Estate Attorneys
Nacelle advises on battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects across the United States. Our attorneys support battery storage project real estate at every stage of development, from early site control through financing, construction, and operation.
Our services include:
- Drafting and negotiating site control agreements for standalone and co‑located battery storage facilities, including leases, easements, purchase options, and purchase agreements.
- Conducting title and survey review, identifying title curative matters, and completing title curative work.
- Conducting real estate diligence on potential acquisitions.
- Leading the real estate aspects of project sales.
- Drafting and negotiating development services agreements, master services agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
Representative Engagements
Our attorneys regularly represent clients in complex renewable energy and energy storage transactions nationwide. Nacelle’s battery storage real estate attorneys have advised on various efforts on behalf of the battery storage industry, including:
- Representing clients in the successful completion of site control in connection with 100+ BESS projects throughout the United States.
- Advising clients regarding structuring various land agreements in connection with utility-scale BESS project site control efforts.
- Representing clients in land agreement negotiations with numerous institutional landowners throughout the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About Battery Energy Storage Legal Services
What is a battery energy storage system (BESS)?
A battery energy storage system stores electricity for later use, helping balance supply and demand, support grid reliability, and integrate renewable energy resources.
When should a BESS project stakeholder engage legal counsel?
Engaging experienced legal counsel early (during project structuring and at the initial stages of site control efforts) can help avoid costly delays and improve project viability.
How do BESS site control efforts differ from wind and solar site control efforts?
BESS site control focuses on securing precisely defined, highly permittable sites near substations or load centers, with greater emphasis on zoning, safety setbacks, and utility coordination than is typically required for wind or solar projects.
Can battery storage be co‑located with solar or wind projects?
Yes. Many BESS projects are co‑located with renewable generation facilities, which introduces additional site control, regulatory, and contractual considerations.
Contact Our Battery Storage Real Estate Attorneys
If you are involved in a battery energy storage project, Nacelle is ready to help. Contact our battery storage real estate attorneys to discuss how we can support your project from concept through operation.