Kenneth Addly


Kenneth Addly
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Kenneth Addly

Kenneth Addly

Of Counsel


Kenneth Addly
  1. People /

Kenneth Addly

Kenneth Addly

Of Counsel

Kenneth Addly

Of Counsel

London

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Biography

Kenneth has extensive experience in structuring, negotiating and drafting complex energy infrastructure and service contracts across generation, transmission, distribution and supply.

He regularly advises developers, utilities, contractors and funders on the components required to create robust project income streams ranging from power purchase agreements, contracts for difference, heat offtakes, price setting arrangements and Government subsidy regimes.

Kenneth works in all utility sectors both in and outside the UK and increasingly advises on “behind the meter” energy solutions, energy efficiency schemes and district/community heating projects.

CLIENT STORy

Kenneth advised Osprey Charging, one of the UK’s largest and fastest growing public EV charge-point networks, on the deployment of Transport for London’s (TfL) first EV rapid charging hub. BCLP’s solution helped Osprey navigate the complex regulatory, financial, planning and real estate landscape to launch within a very tight timeframe.

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