Exploring Europe’s BESS boom16 September 2026
This article gives an overview of the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the current European BESS landscape.
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Reform of Maritime EU ETS, MRV and FUELEU – what to expect29 September 2026
We look at some of the European Commission’s proposals for how reform of the EU ETS will impact the offshore sector in the EU and the UK.
Thailand Foreign Business Act Relaxation: Key Service Sectors Exemptions Now in Effect28 September 2026
Thailand has taken a significant step by exempting foreign business licenses in selected service sectors.
WFW advises Escofi shareholders on its sale to Econergy17 September 2026
Escofi’s portfolio comprises 128 MW in commercial operation, 34 MW under construction, 147MW in advanced development stage.
WFW advises Alpiq on major German BESS acquisition in Germany31 August 2026
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Alpiq on its acquisition… Read more
Cybersecurity and resilience in the maritime sector26 August 2026
Digital systems have become critical to core operations across the… Read more
Vietnam revises the DPPA and rooftop solar framework20 August 2026
Recent key legal and regulatory changes in Vietnam are reshaping renewable energy development, particularly direct power purchase agreements and rooftop solar systems.
WFW is aviation counsel to Apollo-managed funds on recommended cash acquisition of easyJet plc18 August 2026
The acquisition values the business at approximately £5.7bn (US$7.7 bn).
Worlds colliding – reshaping of grid connections – data centres to be treated the same as generation assets7 August 2026
Insights into Ofgem-proposed grid connection reforms for data centres.
CCGT Webinar29 July 2026
Watson Farley & Williams recently hosted the webinar ‘CCGT Webinar’ to explore the key legal and commercial considerations shaping CCGT developments in Germany.
WFW advises Santander and SMBC on landmark €100m standalone BESS financing28 July 2026
WFW advised Banco Santander and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on a €100m senior non-recourse project financing granted to special purpose vehicles owned by Grenergy Renovables for its 155 MW/620 MWh BESS cluster in Oviedo, Asturias, northern Spain.
Thailand Cabinet Approves Relaxation of Foreign Business Prohibition in Key Service Sectors24 July 2026
Through the Department of Business Development, the Ministry of Commerce has proposed removing certain already regulated businesses from the Foreign Business Act.
