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Due Diligence Questions about Energy Storage Companies

Manufacturers and suppliers of batteries for photovoltaic energy storage must meet more extensive requirements under the new EU battery regulation. Many companies are …

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How important is due diligence on equipment supply?

In the current environment, and especially when evaluating mature development pipeline and underlying projects, due diligence around equipment supply, including date certainty and potential tariff risk, will be paramount.

What is commercial and technical due diligence on a development platform?

Commercial and technical due diligence on a development platform is fundamentally an exercise in evaluating the experience and track record of the management team, maturity of processes and sophistication of the development approach, as well as financial health, resources and needs.

Why is due diligence important?

It supports the EU's internal market, promotes a circular economy, and considers environmental and social impacts at all stages. The legislation requires firms to conduct due diligence, which includes implementing procedures to manage risks connected to human rights, as well as social and environmental concerns.

What is a due diligence policy?

Companies must implement a due diligence policy that complies with international standards, such as the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The policy must cover environmental and social concerns throughout the battery supply chain, with a particular emphasis on human rights, labour rights, and environmental impact.

What happens if a company fails to comply with due diligence requirements?

If companies fail to meet due diligence requirements, they may face restrictions or prohibitions on selling batteries in the EU market, and in severe cases, products could be withdrawn. Additionally, companies will have a period to rectify non-compliance before more stringent actions are taken.

How to evaluate development pipelines with a storage element?

Pairing considerations: When evaluating development pipelines with a storage element, it will be critical to assess and validate the use case and revenue model under consideration (e.g., ancillary services, capacity, other) and the economic viability of such an approach in a given market.

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Companies must implement a due diligence policy that complies with international standards, such as the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The policy must cover environmental and social concerns throughout the battery supply chain, with a particular emphasis on human rights, labour rights, and environmental impact. This includes ...

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