Contracted land for solar power generation

Can I lease my land for solar power generation?

Landowners interested in leasing their land for solar power generation will need to find out if they have a grid connection located on their land or in the vicinity with surplus power in the local area.

Can I rent land for a solar farm?

Renting land for a solar farm is a commercial lease and is not an agricultural use, so Agricultural Property Relief from inheritance tax may be lost. Transferring ownership of the land to another individual or trading entity before any development starts may be worth considering, to minimise the tax implications, but seek professional advice.

Who is solar farm land acquisitions?

Our key founders in SLA have been involved in the field of Solar Farm Land Acquisitions since 2010. We are a family firm with a dedicated focus on Solar and the Renewable Energy Sector. With our strategically focused resourses our services have gone from strength to strength and our niche expertise and ability is what has driven our success.

Can solar farms be built on flat land?

As with most wind power projects, developers only place solar farms on land that meets certain conditions. The land should be sturdy for solar projects and not fall foul to sinking from soft soil. But it’s also essential to consider the landscape for a site, as solar projects are particularly reliant on flat land without steep slopes.

Does a solar farm represent a land use change?

Solar doesn’t represent a land use change from a planning perspective because the land must revert to its original state at the end of the project’s lifespan, but planning consent is required as it is a semi-permanent structure. There are key considerations for establishing a solar farm.

What should a solar lease include?

The lease is also likely to contain covenants (which will bind the solar panel land and any adjoining land in the ownership of the landlord) not to do anything which could damage any electric cables or wires and not to deal with the land in any way that could be detrimental to the solar project.