Frequently asked questions

HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE - FROM SITE EVALUATION THROUGH DEVELOPMENT?

From start to finish, the process can take anywhere from 6 to 36 months. Generally the larger the development area, the more extended the process.

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE LAND SUITABILITY?

We’ll take a preliminary look at your site and ask you some questions about the land’s current use and your future plans. Then we’ll analyze your land’s topography, search it for wetlands and conduct an FAA screening and historical ownership analysis. If everything looks good, we’ll then have an engineer evaluate it for utility interconnection compatibility. After this process, we can begin to negotiate terms.

IF MY LAND IS DEEMED SUITABLE, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The first step in this process is negotiating with the property owner to establish a lease or purchase agreement. Once this is in place, we work diligently to receive approval for environmental screenings. Then we obtain state and federal regulatory approval, local zoning jurisdiction approval, and approval from a local utility to connect the solar farm to the grid.

HOW MUCH WILL I GET PAID?

While we can’t guarantee a number right here, we can say that our lease and purchase terms are designed to be attractive to landowners. In every case, we evaluate property within its respective market in order to establish a fair and beneficial price for both parties. We know there is a lot that you can do with your land and we want to make sure your decision to host a solar farm is one that you will benefit from and be proud of for years to come.

HOW CLOSE WILL THE SOLAR FARM BE TO MY HOUSE OR MY NEIGHBORS?

This depends entirely on the proximity of the leased or purchased property to your house. However, we can tell you that solar farms are quiet, and, once built, they require minimal upkeep, so you won’t notice an increase in traffic. We also typically include generous buffer zones in our plans in order to keep visual impact to a minimum.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING TAXES ON MY LAND IF I ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT?

The solar project covers any taxes associated with the lease area, as well as any rollback taxes as part of the change in the land use status.

IF I LEASE MY PROPERTY, WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SOLAR FARM EQUIPMENT ONCE THE LEASE IS OVER?

Decommissioning the solar farm is incorporated into the lease agreement. It is the responsibility of the tenant to remove any and all infrastructure associated with the solar farm.

CAN I CONTINUE TO USE MY LAND DURING THE INITIAL DILIGENCE PERIOD?

Yes, during the lease or purchase option period, you can continue to use your property in any manner you see fit, as long as it does not impact the ability of the land to be used as a solar farm in the future. Part of our option condition does include our ability to visit the site, but only in a non-invasive manner.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE LEASE EXPIRES?

As the tenant of the land, our developers are committed to a zero-trace decommissioning at the end of the solar farm’s life, and returns the land to the state in which we found it at the beginning of the lease term.

WHERE DOES SOLAR LADIES CONSULTING OPERATE?

SLC is based in with our team working remote in multiple cities in Michigan and across the US. SLC works with developers all over the United States. We actively develop projects in 15+ states across the Country.

Contact Us to find out if we’re currently developing in your state.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH SOLAR LADIES CONSULTING AND THEIR TEAM OF DEVELOPERS?

We are networked with premier national developers of solar energy generating facilities. We are committed to the highest standards of solar site selection, development, long-term use and operation. SLC represents solar developers that are aligned with several leading cross-functional partners that are dedicated to building the highest quality solar farms in the country. Along with these partners, we are committed to generating clean energy for a brighter future.