Panel: What do Landowners Want from Solar?

Synopsis

• How are commodity prices and uncertain crop revenues driving farmers and large landowners to consider solar leases as a new income stream?
• What lease structures, term lengths, and escalation clauses are most appealing to landowners balancing near-term liquidity with long-term land value?
• How can developers build trust by addressing concerns about soil health, decommissioning, aesthetics, and agricultural coexistence (agrivoltaics)?
• What financial models and communication strategies are proving most effective in helping landowners understand the value of hosting solar?
• How do local tax incentives, zoning policies, and community sentiment shape landowner willingness to participate?
• What can developers and investors learn from successful partnerships that have delivered predictable revenue and minimal disruption to farming operations?