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The Benefits of Leasing Land for Community Solar
About Summit Ridge Energy
Summit Ridge Energy is the leading community solar provider in the United States, developing more than 500 MW of accessible renewable energy assets. With over 35,000 acres of solar and storage projects nationally, we have a successful track record of bringing value to landowners, while maintaining the integrity of their land for generations to come. Our projects help the country reach its energy independence goals while giving community members, hospitals, schools, and businesses an alternative to rising energy costs.
Why Solar?
Many large-scale landowners — including farmers and ranchers — are leasing their land to solar developers.Here’s why:
Community Support
Leasing a property for solar development helps your local community meet its energy needs and create 100-300 jobs per project.
Consistent and Lucrative New Revenue Stream
Solar energy offers landowners a continuous, long-term income source that’s completely passive in nature.
Land Stewardship
We work closely with landowners to maintain the integrity of their land through sustainable land management and protection techniques.
Community Leadership
By partnering with Summit Ridge Energy, you are not only providing a more reliable source of energy for your neighbors, you also become a leader in your community.
Trust is Our Top Priority
For us, it comes down to trust. We know that landowners are tired of being passed around through the hands of different companies. We own and operate all of our projects, so we don’t just build and then go away. When you partner with us, you partner for the long haul with a developer that will be with you from start to finish. Summit Ridge Energy and its projects make good neighbors; that’s why our landowner partnerships stretch generations.
It’s About Legacy
We take great care to ensure minimal impact on your land because we know that it’s more than just land; it’s legacy. With sustainable land management and protection practices, like sheep grazing and pro-pollinator ground cover, land is able to naturally regenerate under the solar panels. And if you choose not to renew the lease, we ensure all land is restored to pre-construction conditions — ready to benefit the next generation.
