Imagine a Dual Use: Get More Per Acre From Your Solar Farm
When a landowner signs a lease agreement for a solar development, the land is available for use until the development receives final approval and is under construction. The Option Period and Diligence Period can take between 2-4 years. The owner receives payments (usually quarterly) during this time
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How Does Solar Power Transmission REALLY Work?
As a Director of Land Acquisition at Scout Land Consultants, Lawton Barnwell has had dozens of conversations with landowners who are leasing their acreage for solar development. He’s answered countless questions, but a few come up over and over, specifically regarding the technical aspects of the pr
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Solar Development Agreements Explained
Entering an agreement with a solar project developer can be daunting; the contracts are complex, and the agreement is designed to last decades. Our team has broken down the most common agreement terms and outlined what landowners can expect. First, it’s important to note that although there are only
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Understanding the Solar Development Process
After being in the renewable energy space for the better part of a decade, our team has seen plenty of profitable solar agreements met between landowners and developers. With that said, these agreements take time and diligence in order to be properly executed. One of the main concerns landowners hav
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Glossary of Terms for Solar Projects
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Structures that look like cargo containers that store solar-generated energy for use later. They may be located on solar farms along with panels and must be close to substations. Decommissioning: The process of removing solar panels at the end of a property’s l
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