Grants and subsidies (renewables)

Our advice on grants and subsidies is addressed to enterprises interested in investing in renewable energy sources and fully exploiting the potential of state aid while doing so.

Like in most countries in Europe and around the world, the Polish power industry has been undergoing dynamic changes. There are numerous forces at play, from commitments towards the EU, to constantly growing demand for electricity, the need to replace old power generating facilities, to increased environmental awareness and the will to reduce the costs of electricity. To be able to find your way in the maze of regulations and grasp the opportunities created by the current market, it is worth using the help of experienced experts.

Renewable energy undertakings require a lot of capital but the cash requirement may be reduced if you apply for EU or state aid. Financial support under EU funding schemes for RES is available under national and regional programmes. The aid for the renewable energy sources in the years 2014–2020 is going to amount to approx. 1.2 billion euro.

Rödl & Partner has been supporting investors from the renewable energy sector for years. We have vast experience in comprehensive advisory services for foreign enterprises starting their activity in the Polish market, as well as family-owned businesses at every stage of their projects.

Rödl & Partner offers full support in preparing the project and applying for aid. We provide our services in the following areas:

due diligence;
transaction documents;
investment process;
ongoing legal and tax advice and financial accounting after project closing;
grants.

Rödl & Partner offers comprehensive advisory services in all these areas:

Real property search	Administrative proceedings	Project implementation	Profits
Preliminary contract	Real property due diligence authorities, utilities	Company formation	Tax advisory services
Tax avoidance	Mediations with local groups	Financing contracts	Accounting advisory services
Representation before municipal authorities	Project due diligence	Accounting advisory services	Legal advisory services
Applications for decisions	Contracts with suppliers	Tax advisory services
Negotiations with municipal

The EU grant application process corresponding with the project preparation and implementation stages:

Searching for grants	Applying for the grant	Accounting for the grant	Monitoring
Analysis of the grant opportunity, project plan preparation	Preparation of the grant application, including appendices	Accounting for the grant and reporting to the authorities	Project progress monitoring, assistance during inspections