Services
Practical support for BESS and renewable energy transactions in Japan.
GEC supports the sale and acquisition of utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) and solar projects in Japan, across development-stage, turnkey and operating projects.
01 Transaction Support
For Sellers
We help identify potential buyers and plan the sale process based on your project’s status and buyer requirements. Our support covers document preparation, information disclosure, negotiation and coordination through closing.
For Buyers
We support project sourcing and assessment against your acquisition criteria, including location, capacity, grid connection timing and equipment configuration. Working with sellers and specialist advisers, we coordinate the steps needed to support your acquisition decision and complete the transaction.
Scope of Support
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Defining sale strategies and acquisition criteria; identifying counterparties and projects
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Preparing project materials and data rooms; coordinating who receives information and what is disclosed
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Supporting negotiations and coordinating due diligence documents and Q&A
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Tracking the actions required for signing and closing
02 Advisory
We assess project information and risks relating to land, grid connection, permits, equipment and construction to support sale, acquisition and development decisions.
Scope of Support
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Reviewing projects and identifying information gaps and unresolved issues
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Assessing potential next steps in light of market conditions and transaction terms
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Preparing decision-making materials and providing ongoing project advice
03 Project Origination Support
From an initial site or business concept, we help shape potential projects through early-stage assessment and stakeholder coordination.
Scope of Support
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Identifying and assessing potential sites and reviewing surrounding conditions
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Conducting preliminary screening of land, grid connection and permitting considerations
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Coordinating initial discussions with landowners and developers and outlining the steps toward development
04 Execution Support
We clarify responsibilities and outstanding actions, then provide the coordination, task management and documentation needed to move projects forward. We work with Japanese and international counterparties in English and Japanese.
Scope of Support
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Tracking tasks, responsibilities and schedules
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Coordinating communications and meetings and preparing project documents
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Coordinating inquiries with authorities and specialists, including the scope, timing and deliverables of specialist assignments
Let’s Discuss Your Project
From individual project reviews and transaction preparation to ongoing advisory, we tailor our scope of support to your needs and the stage of your project. We welcome discussions at an early stage and propose a scope and fee structure suited to your requirements.
Please share a brief overview and your current stage of consideration. You do not need to include confidential details, such as project names or exact locations, in your initial inquiry.
We work with external specialists on technical, legal and other specialist matters as needed.
We work in English and Japanese.
+81-3-6820-6319