Publications
Publications of our lawyers
Energy law is an interdisciplinary subject that has intersections with general commercial law, company law, administrative law, construction law, public procurement law and energy tax law, among others.
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“Investing under time pressure” by Meltendorf
Anyone wishing to benefit from the grid fee exemption for battery storage systems, which remains in force for the time being, must make a final investment decision quickly. Lawyer Leonie Meltendorf explains the conditions that apply – and which issues have still not been fully clarified.
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pv magazine, Issue 03/2026, pp. 52–55
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“Retrospective adjustments to grid connection conditions by grid operators – possibilities and limitations” by Brahms
When grid operators are permitted to retrospectively amend connection conditions for renewable energy and storage projects whilst the procedure is still ongoing – and where their legal limits lie.
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ree Renewable Energy Law, 03/2026, pp. 130–134
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“Commentary on the judgment of the ECJ of 28 November 2024 – Case C-293/23” by Sauer
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Nature and Law 2025, pp. 43–49
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“Federal Court of Justice, Judgments of 20 May 2026, Case Nos. VIII ZR 46/25 and VIII ZR 47/25: The apportionability of heating supply costs when a landlord switches from an individual heating system operated by the tenant to a central heating system” by Demirel
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with comments by Ece Demirel, EWeRK 2026, Issue 2, pp. 61–64
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“Federal Court of Justice, judgement of 21 October 2025 – EnZR 97/23: Invalid price change due to lack of transparency – operational reasons” by Essig
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with comments by Fenja Essig, EWeRK 2026, Issue 2, pp. 53–61
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Not yet built, but already ‘in existence’? by Schulz
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EWeRK 2026, Issue 2, p. 44-48
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‘The switch from self-supply to a heat supply contract during the current tenancy’ by Daniel
Section 556c in the light of current case law and legislation
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DAS GRUNDEIGENTUM, No. 15/2026, p. 748
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‘On proceedings for abuse under Section 31 of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG) in relation to conduct by a network operator that has ceased’ by Demirel
Federal Court of Justice, Order of 23 September 2025 – EnVR 72/23
On abuse proceedings under Section 31 of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG) in respect of conduct by a
network operator that has ceased; with commentaryAutor:
REE 01-2026, p. 26
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‘The separation wastes potential’ by Behr
Green and grey electricity storage: Current legislation treats green electricity storage similarly to renewable energy plants, whereas grey electricity storage is treated like a fossil fuel power plant when feeding into the grid. This is inappropriate, concludes lawyer Leonie Behr.
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pv magazine, Issue 01 / 2026
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‘Outdoor battery storage – The odyssey of privilege’ by Schulz
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ER Journal for all aspects of energy law practice. Issue 1.26, p. 3 ff.