We’re seeking landowners who want to lease their land for long-term solar or wind projects, which can last up to 40 years. The physical requirements are about 10-15 continuous acres of open land that are not currently in use for agriculture and are not built up as housing, or commercial property. We also want to make sure we’re near infrastructure and a power grid so we can run lines to add energy to the grid once it’s produced. We run specialized reports to make sure any agricultural, environmental, and wildlife concerns are taken care of before we begin, and we try to be respectful of any vegetation already in place. We include you as the landowner in discussing what your plans are for the land and put our solar farms on the best fit.

Several factors go into siting an energy project, including available and suitable land, proximity to interconnection into the grid, and the local and state regulatory environment. 

We aim to compensate landowners fairly for leasing their land with a continuous and predictable long-term stream of income once a project is in place. Payments vary by area and the price of electricity, but once an agreement is reached you can expect us to fulfill our contract and get you monthly payments on time.

Solar panels don’t make any noise while they collect sunlight, but a few of the electrical components like inverters and transformers emit a low hum. Wind turbines tend to make a pleasant swishing sound that is not audible unless quite close to them. The location of this equipment is always far away from neighboring homes so there is no noticeable sound.

Solar panels themselves are manufactured from safe, non-toxic materials. The primary components are glass, plastic, and metal, with zero runoff or pollution. That goes for the other parts that the panels hook up to as well, making it a great way to generate power for your community with no pollution added to your land, water, or air. Wind turbines are made from durable materials which can be recycled at the end of the project. They emit no pollution and have an outstanding safety track record.

Visual buffering is a practice we integrate. Often this means adding vegetation like trees and shrubs along the roadside and around the outside perimeter of a solar or wind farm so that most people barely even see the panels. We always strive to maintain the natural beauty of the land and soften the visual impact. We also host community meetings to gather local input on all aspects of the project. 

We thoroughly clean up every part of the solar and wind farm at the end of a project life, leaving the land and roads in better condition than when we started. We also take part in a national recycling program for our solar panels and wind turbines. The metal, glass, and wiring are all recyclable, as well as the silicon cells.

To change the payee(s) on our records, you must change the recorded title of the property.

Solar and wind farms and facilities are enclosed in a fenced area, where anything outside of that area is your land to use as you see fit. All local laws and hunting practices still apply.

For the duration of the project, ag land that is being taxed as agriculture-exempt will lose this exemption, but the penalty will be paid for by Clearway. Leasing solar on your land will not change the zoning designation of your or your neighbor's properties.