What Landowners Need to Know About Solar Leases

More and more landowners are being approached by developers seeking to lease their properties for the development of solar energy facilities – a trend that will continue as state and local government policies become friendlier to renewable energy sources. Landowners who are approached regarding a solar lease will want to consider many things before signing on the proverbial dotted line.

Topics to be considered include rent, duration of the lease, restrictions on use of the leased property and adjacent property, crop damages, decommissioning obligations of the developer, and more. 

This program will benefit attorneys who counsel landowners seeking guidance and advice on solar leasing and engage in the negotiations of such leases.

Learning Objectives:

1. Break down the basics of solar energy production and solar leasing 

2. Identify the key provisions of solar leases that landowners should consider before signing

3. Recognize and discuss potential contractual workarounds to satisfy landowner concerns and to address risks