Large-scale Community & Utility Ground Mounted
DG Development
UTILITY-SCALE & COMMUNITY SOLAR DEVELOPMENT
A Solar Land Lease can create
long-term financial security for Landowners by turning unused land into a source of recurring revenue, while also preserving the integrity of the land and allowing Landowners to retain ownership for future family generations.
Local Communities will benefit from reduced-rate energy costs and the generation of their own clean energy for future generations. Underutilized farm land, landfills or quarry land can be ideal land for solar development.
ABOVEgrid is a partnership comprised of industry leaders providing premier in-house financing, site origination, engineering & project management services to clientele wishing to develop state-of-the-art Community & Utility-scale solar projects.
Both Community & Utility Solar projects are essential in meeting the growing demands of residents, customers and municipal goals of carbon emission reduction using renewable energy. Our landowners benefit from a long-term, predictable income for the use of their property, while directly participating in meeting their community's clean energy goals.
LANDOWNERS, FARMS, LANDFILLS & BROWNFIELDS
IS YOUR PROPERTY A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR SOLAR DEVELOPMENT?
HOW MUCH LAND IS NEEDED?
Community Solar requires a minimum of 25 usable acres.
Utility Scale projects require a minimum of 100 usable acres.
Local Zoning and Permitting Laws will vary.
WHAT TYPE OF LAND IS NEEDED?
Mostly open, flat parcels with public access.
We will study the variable zoning, environmental & neighboring impacts of your parcel.
IS POWER NEEDED
ON-SITE?
A 3 phase power (3 primary lines on top of poles) at road, nearby, or a transmission line through the property.
We will investigate these variables for you.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO LANDOWNERS?
Landowners receive predictable long-term income with a lease agreement allowing future planning for their businesses and family, while retaining title.
Many designs are sensitive to livestock grazing needs and future land productivity.
THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: REVIEW, DESIGN, EXECUTE
PROPERTY REVIEW
Our team will research your parcel to ensure it is workable for all parties.
LETTER OF INTENT Parties sign a letter outlining their intent to work together and basic terms.
LEASE & DUE DILIGENCE
A lease is reviewed and signed by all parties, triggering our due diligence process.
DESIGN
Our in-house engineers will design the system and perform all due-diligence requirements
CONSTRUCTION
The project construction period commences typically lasting about 6 months to complete the build.