Avoiding legal landmines: navigating solar contracts with Rhiannon Morgan-Williams (Ashfords LLP)

Where are developers going wrong in their solar contracts? In this episode of Solar&StorageXtra’s podcast, guest host Ken Davies speaks with Rhiannon Morgan-Williams, Partner at Ashfords LLP and a leading legal expert in renewable energy development. With over a decade of experience advising developers and funders in solar and battery projects, Rhiannon shares her insider perspective on the evolving legal landscape around landowner agreements, option contracts, and the complexities developers face - from initial negotiation to grid connection. From contract tips to agrivoltaics insights, this episode is essential listening for developers, landowners, and legal professionals in clean energy.   Key Topics & Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction by Ken Davies 02:15 - How legal processes have evolved in renewables 06:32 - What's driving contractual tensions with landowners 10:40 - Option agreements: trends in duration and terms 15:30 - Common developer mistakes and how to avoid them 21:10 - Grid connectivity delays and legal impacts   Credits: Guest host: Ken Davies Guest: Rhiannon Morgan-Williams, Partner at Ashfords LLP Producer: Catie Owen, Editor of Solar&StorageXtra Marketing: Katie Devaney, Marketing Director for Solar & Storage Live Europe This podcast is a Terrapinn production. Discover the latest solar and storage news at solarstoragextra.com  For podcast, editorial, thought leadership and commercial opportunities, get in touch with the Solar&StorageXtra team: [email protected]