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On-site energy assets are no longer niche. Solar PV arrays, battery storage and EV chargers involve technical interfaces, third‑party installers and ongoing operational duties. Leases and licence agreements should therefore address ownership of installations, rights to connect to the electrical infrastructure, access for maintenance and meter allocation. Clear drafting avoids ambiguity over who may export energy, who pays for metering equipment and how export revenues or savings are allocated.
Key provisions include licences for rooftop or facade use, schedules setting out permitted works, obligations for upkeep and remediation, and termination mechanics for removal or reinstatement. Landlords may wish to retain control over structural integrity and aesthetic impact, while tenants or investors require certainty over operating costs and the ability to obtain income from generation. Clauses should address liability, insurance, health and safety compliance and compliance with planning and network operator consent processes.
For EV charging, agreements commonly cover installation standards, capacity reservations, cabling routes, metering and who bears the electricity costs. Provisions for future-proofing—such as capacity uplift and cable ducting—reduce later disruption. It is also prudent to include dispute resolution mechanisms and clarity on assignment and subletting of energy rights.
Practical collaboration between legal, technical and estates teams, and early engagement with network operators, yields leases that support low‑carbon infrastructure while managing risk and protecting both landlord and tenant interests.