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Renewables

Helping Renewable Energy Developers Secure Land, Build Relationships and Deliver Projects Across the UK

We provide site finding and project management consultancy for renewable and non-renewable energy providers throughout the UK, as well as ongoing management for energy sites. We handle the development process for a wide range of energy projects including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems, voltage management and specialist long duration storage systems. We also handle any other third party rights to make those projects possible e.g. cable easements.

“I had the pleasure of working with Becky Evans and Joe Langley at Howie Kent & Co on a number of renewable energy land searches that we had asked them to fulfil and was consistently impressed by their professionalism, market knowledge and results. Their understanding of the land and renewables sector is exceptional, allowing them to quickly identify opportunities, engage with landowners and represent projects in a highly professional manner.

What particularly stood out was the speed and effectiveness with which Becky and Joe contacted landowners and secured agreements. The number of landowners they successfully engaged and signed up within a relatively short timeframe was genuinely impressive. Throughout our work together they were proactive, responsive and trusted advisers who understood both the commercial and relationship aspects of renewable energy development. I would have no hesitation in recommending Howie Kent & Co to any organisation seeking experienced and professional land agents in the renewables sector.”  

Matthew Myatt, Enray Power

We cover the full life cycle of the development of a renewable asset from conception to ready to build and or financial close.

 

We have been involved in several re-financing of renewable assets and come at the development process on behalf of the developer client as if the project was our own.

Our service includes:

  • Site identification
  • Site & planning reviews
  • Liaising with landowners – from initial approach to lease entry
  • Heads of Terms negotiations for option and lease
  • Access licenses & agreements
  • Crop loss compensation claims
  • Cable easements and wayleaves
  • Lease reviews
  • Advice on boundary issues
  • Schedules of condition
  • Land referencing for NSIP projects
  • Assisting refinancing for disposal of energy assets

You can read more about our latest renewable project by clicking the link below.

Why developers choose Howie, Kent & Co:

We have a diverse team with many of our colleagues from farming and rural backgrounds.

This means we can have relatable conversations with farmers and landowners. We understand how renewable energy can fit in and add value to wider farming operations as a diversification. We have an understanding of the UK agricultural tax system and how these capital taxes can affect landowners decision making with regards to a renewable project. We can also appreciate any wider potential impacts a renewable project might have on long-term farming plans.

Duncan Howie has spent years helping renewable developers secure land whilst building positive long-term relationships with landowners.

“Because we’re also from farming backgrounds, we understand both sides of the table. That means faster conversations, realistic expectations and agreements that work for everyone.”

"The level of trust we have with Howie, Kent & Co is huge. They thrive on challenging projects and working with their small team really gave us an advantage.

I love that I can just pick up the phone to James or Duncan - it's that simple. Culturally, our organisations are very similar. We both want to nurture professional and personal relationships, and it's easy to take that for granted."

Clare Horgan, Relode

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