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Powering the zero-carbon transition for landowners and developers

Our dedicated team of energy specialists spans the whole of the UK. We draw on a diverse professional background, providing us with unparalleled knowledge and insight across all areas of the industry, making us the go-to team for landowners and developers for their energy and renewables projects.

Working across the full project life cycle, we understand the market and the value of projects across a full range of technologies. With experience delivering schemes of all sizes, we keep the bigger picture in mind - using our deep knowledge of the development process to unlock the full potential of your site.

Biodiversity Net Gain
Grid & Infrastructure
Natural Capital

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Biodiversity Net Gain

Deliver BNG in strategic habitat banks that are designed to maximise environmental outcomes

Biodiversity Net Gain

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Grid & Infrastructure

Straightforward solutions during complex infrastructure projects

Grid & Infrastructure

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Natural Capital

Investing sustainably doesn't mean sacrificing returns. Understand nature's economic value with expert guidance.

Natural Capital

Insights 19.10.23

This highly practical webinar held in partnership with Farmers’ Weekly magazine examines the central question being asked by farmers and landowners across England.

Are onshore renewables right for me?

Events 31.10.23

Catch up on our webinar for legal professionals, exploring the current situation with Onshore Wind, recent developments, and their relevance to landowning clients. Watch on demand below.

Switch on to onshore wind

Insights 27.06.23

Fraser Smith, Associate in our Energy & Renewables team shares insights in this blog on accelerating the transition to clean power.

Renewable Energy Revolution

Insights 25.09.23

With a recent ‘loosening’ of planning requirements in England, landowners need to be ready to take advantage of the long-term rental opportunities that onshore wind can present.

Winds of Change: Opportunities for landowners in renewables

From commercial scale solar farms, to co-located solar and wind schemes, and repowering and scaling up wind farms, securing grid connections for battery energy and storage – we take the time to understand your goals - both for today and the future.

Working nationwide, our experts support a wide variety of landowner and developer-led initiatives. Our renewables specialists work with other multi-disciplinary teams, who assist in securing planning permission, undertake Environmental Impact Assessments, advise on Biodiversity Net Gain requirements, and offer expertise in Forestry and specialist land and farm agency.

It's in the numbers

3.4^GW

of onshore wind in development

5^GW

of solar projects advised on

34^MW

of hydro projects delivered

10^GW

of battery energy storage projects in progress

500^+ha

of client’s land we are negotiating for electricity substation development

>100

access agreements for wind farms

“Amy has worked for us on a number of projects and would be the first person I would contact or recommend regarding energy projects. Her communication, timeliness and knowledge of the energy environment are second to none. She has become a trusted advisor to our business who understands our commercial needs and has consistently negotiated outcomes that exceeded our expectations.”

Benjamin Jackson - Director, J Jackson Ltd
“There are many words one could use to praise Chris Thyer. I am very simply going to say that he is a one in a million. He has taken me on an incredible journey from the inception of a Solar Farm on my land to the finished product. His professional knowledge is second to none. The patience and the explaining he has done is astonishing. If I had another chance to go down the solar route again I would, but only with Chris at the helm!”

Sarah Scupholm - Private Landowner
“Bidwells adds value through the approach and knowledge of the advisors. They do not just do the task in hand but will look at the wider picture and how the work they are doing may have an impact on other aspects of our business.”

Will Anderson - Chief Executive, Seafield Estates

Meet our trusted experts

Rosalind Clifford

Partner, Head of Energy & Renewables

A holistic approach to energy and renewable related property issues sets Ros head and shoulders above her peers.

Amy Souter

Partner, Energy & Renewables

Amy is an environmental consultant and project manager with experience in feasibility, environmental assessment, planning, negotiation, land assembly, site acquisition, and due diligence for energy and infrastructure developments.