Landowners Need to do Background Research Before Entering Into a Solar Energy Lease
By Ashley Ellixson and Paul Goeringer This post is not legal advice. Solar energy developers have begun approaching farmers and other landowners in the Mid-Atlantic region to lease land for large-scale solar energy projects. These projects typically require, on average, 7 acres to produce a megawatt of electricity, depending on equipment. Because of the amount of land required, farmland and open space are ideal for these solar projects. Current low commodity prices may mak