Land for rent under photovoltaic panels

Our solar panels and equipment typically occupy only 30% of the leased land, leaving an array of opportunity for beneficial dual use. The design of the solar farm can incorporate grazing of small livestock like sheep, host pollinator gardens, and more.

We go over some must-haves if you want to lease your land for a solar farm, as well as factors that make the land more attractive to solar energy developers, and therefore worth larger solar lease payments to the landowner.

By leasing land to solar developers, landowners can receive long-term passive income with predictable rates as well as a vast range of other benefits. Learn how a solar land lease might be right for you!.

Leasing your land for a solar farm can help you create a steady income for 25+ years. Contact us today and find out if your land is suitable for a solar farm.

What do solar developers typically pay landowners to lease (rent) their property to build a solar farm? What is the average lease rate per acre?

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6 FAQs about [Land for rent under photovoltaic panels]

Can I lease a solar acreage?

Since most solar leases are paid on a per acre per year basis, the larger your parcel is, the more you could make when you lease your land to a solar developer. Not all of your acreage may be suitable for solar panels. Exclusion zones can be thought of as land that solar equipment cannot be placed on for one reason or another.

Can I List A solar farm on Landgate?

You can list land under 30 acres for solar farms on LandGate, it just may be more difficult to get it leased. Community Solar farms are generally a better fit for smaller parcels (5-10 acres): you can learn about the difference between Utility and Community-Scale Solar Farms here.

Should a landowner lease a portion of their land for solar?

The length of the lease is on one side a long-term financial gain but may also be a point of hesitation for landowners when choosing to lease a portion of their land for solar. The lease requires the landowner to dedicate a portion of their land to solar for a set period, typically 20-25 years.

Does leasing land for solar farms pay off?

Landowners and communities throughout North America are seeing first-hand how leasing land for solar farms and other renewable energy projects pays off. Allocating a portion of your land to lease for an energy project opens up a diversified and dependable income stream.

Can landowners install permanent structures on the land before a solar project?

Generally, before the solar project is installed, we ask that landowners do not install permanent structures on the land, but any farming activities can continue as before. During construction of the solar project, farming or any other use of the land will have to stop.

Where can a photovoltaic system be built?

Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems can be built on almost any land. You may receive payment for electricity generated from a photovoltaic system through the German Renewable Energies Act (EEG) or by selling it through a power purchase agreement (PPA). Interesting areas that are eligible for a solar park under the EEG are:

Land for rent under photovoltaic panels