Mitigating Arbitration Risk in India’s Renewable Energy Expansion: Lessons from Spain

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Introduction:

As India accelerates toward its 2030 energy target, its need to increasingly rely on foreign capital introduces potential legal risks. In this context, Spain can be used as a valuable case study. Spain has been at the forefront of global renewable energy expansion. However, in recent years, it has faced a wave of treaty claims following the change of its renewable energy support schemes. Drawing on Spain’s experience, this article explores how India can strike a balance between its energy policy and legal safeguards to minimize arbitration exposure.

This article was originally published by Indian Women in International Arbitration