Publications

‘The ECJ judgement on the grid regulatory classification of customer installations’ by Nebel

The future scope for the implementation of decentralised
decentralised supply and neighbourhood concepts

At first glance, the ECJ ruled in its judgement of 28 November 2024 – Case C-293/23 that the definition of customer premises in Section 3 No. 24a of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG) is not in line with EU law. It is clear that the ruling is fundamental for the implementation of decentralised supply and neighbourhood concepts and that German regulatory law now needs to rethink how it deals with unregulated small grids.

Autor: Dr. Julian Asmus Nebel

Issue 02/2025 of the utility industry, p. 33 - 37

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‘Legal issues regarding the development of regulation of the H2 sector in Germany and France’ Interview with Brahms

👉 The legal issue, developments in regulations on the H2 chain in Germany and France: a long interview with Dr Florian Brahms, head of the law firm BRAHMS NEBEL & KOLLEGEN, a law firm specialising in energy law based in Berlin and Hamburg. He also looks back on the need for support for companies in partnerships at various levels of the value chain.

Autor: Dr. Florian Brahms

HYDROGENIUM No. 21 / 2025, p. 12-13

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‘Wisdom in the energy transition’ by Schulz

THE BOLD APPLICATION OF THE SET AS A KEY FACTOR FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The energy transition is one of the greatest social challenges of our time. It requires not only a switch to renewable energies, but also the expansion of an infrastructure that maximises their efficiency. Battery storage systems play a key role in this. Regulatory authorities are often sceptical about this technology. This slows down progress and hinders the goal of a climate-neutral energy system.

Autor: Dr. Patrick Schulz

polisKLUGHEIT 04/2024, p. 54

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‘Wind energy law – Planning. Advise. Enforce.’ by Brahms & Post

Turning point
Onshore wind turbines are a key pillar in the expansion of renewable energies in Germany. The legal requirements are complicated and scattered across many laws.

Wind energy law handbook
The new handbook deals with the legal problems relevant in practice in detail and up to date.

Comprehensive
Everything you need to know about the planning, realisation and operation of wind turbines in one volume:

• Energy law, building law, environmental and nature conservation law, monument protection and aviation law
• Civil and company law
• Financing and collateralisation aspects
• Public procurement, tax and insolvency law

The new cross-sectional handbook discusses the typical issues surrounding land acquisition, authorisation, plant maintenance, insurance, due diligence, funding and marketing. The authors present balanced solutions to pressing issues, incorporate economic aspects and anticipate problem situations.

Up to date
The EEG 2023 and the amended building planning law are fully taken into account.

Autor: Dr. Florian Brahms // Catharina Post LL.M.

Wind energy law handbook

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‘Wind energy law – Planning. Advise. Enforce.’ by Brahms & Oberpichler

Turning point
Onshore wind turbines are a key pillar in the expansion of renewable energies in Germany. The legal requirements are complicated and scattered across many laws.

Wind energy law handbook
The new handbook deals with the legal problems relevant in practice in detail and up to date.

Comprehensive
Everything you need to know about the planning, realisation and operation of wind turbines in one volume:

• Energy law, building law, environmental and nature conservation law, monument protection and aviation law
• Civil and company law
• Financing and collateralisation aspects
• Public procurement, tax and insolvency law

The new cross-sectional handbook discusses the typical issues surrounding land acquisition, authorisation, plant maintenance, insurance, due diligence, funding and marketing. The authors present balanced solutions to pressing issues, incorporate economic aspects and anticipate problem situations.

Up to date
The EEG 2023 and the amended building planning law are fully taken into account.

Autor: Dr. Florian Brahms // Désirée Oberpichler

Wind energy law handbook

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‘The privileged status of battery storage systems in outdoor areas under building planning law’ by Nebel & Schulz

In this article, we address the central question of how battery storage systems, as a key technology for the energy transition, can be legally privileged in outdoor areas. 🌱⚡

The article sheds light on this:

👉 The legal challenges in outdoor areas.

👉 The role of battery storage for a sustainable energy supply.

👉 Possible solutions on how building planning law can be applied in a sustainable way.

Battery storage systems are an indispensable component of the energy transition. Privileging them under planning law can decisively advance the expansion of renewable energies. 🚀

Autor: Dr. Julian Asmus Nebel // Dr. Patrick Schulz

ER 2024, 238-241

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‘Section 16 Gas network, transport and storage’ by Sauer

Autor: Dr. Mirko Sauer

Pritzsche/Vacha (eds.), Energy Law, 2nd ed. 2024

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‘Law of renewable energies and energy efficiency’ by Sauer

In collaboration with Valeria Podmogilnij.

Autor: Dr. Mirko Sauer

Study booklet of the Wilhelm Büchner University (2021)

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‘EnWG Comments’ by Sauer

• § 118a EnWG
• § 118b EnWG

Autor: Dr. Mirko Sauer

Assmann/Peiffer, Energy Industry Act - Commentary, 2024

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‘Heat supply law commentary’ by Sauer

• § 10 to 15 AVBFernwärmeV (together with Hanno Jost Meyer)
• § 5 to 8 of the CO2 Cost Allocation Act (together with Alexander Todorovic)

Autor: Dr. Mirko Sauer

Brahms/Nebel (eds.), Heat Supply Law - AVBFernwärmeV, FFVAV, WärmeLV, HeizkostenV (forthcoming)

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