Our team supports the energy sector with the transition to net zero. With a long and rich history in energy, we are at the forefront with clients – navigating the energy transition and the move towards renewables.
We are pioneers in the sector, having advised the State of South Australia on its Tesla battery project – the world's first large-scale grid-connected battery.
Our clients benefit from our experience across the full spectrum of renewable and clean energy projects, including solar, wind, traditional and pumped hydro, battery storage and other hybrid technologies. JWS advises electricity generators, transmission and distribution network owners, large energy users and renewable project developers, as well as traders, investors, financiers and industry bodies.
Regularly assisting clients within the energy and resources sector as well as other industries, we focus on energy procurement and decarbonisation strategies, including to reduce, offset and mitigate emissions; and interaction with broader ESG objectives.
Work highlights
CleanSight
Acquisition (from Siemens) and subsequent on-sale (to Tilt Renewables), of an additional 50 per cent interest in the project vehicle developing the 1.2GW Forest Wind project located in Queensland, one of the largest land-based wind projects in Australia.
Flotation Energy
Australian law aspects of sale to TEPCO, including interests in the Seadragon offshore wind project in Victoria.
Greenspot
Redevelopment of the old Wallerawang Power Station in NSW, including the proposed 500 MW / 1,000 MWh new grid connected battery.
SIMEC / Zen Energy
Solar River battery and solar project in South Australia; and Cultana Solar Project and the Playford Battery Project in South Australia, including EPC and O+M contracts.
State of South Australia
The world's first large-scale grid-connected battery project with Neoen and Tesla, including the initial 100 MW battery and the subsequent expansion to 150 MW; and on the energy reform program including emergency gas and diesel fired power station and negotiation of PPA for Solar Reserve Project.
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Supernode BESS Project in Queensland including negotiations with the BESS supplier.
