Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you need a lease or purchase agreement with a due diligence period to get started?
The biggest limiting factor to developing your site is a connection to the grid, known as "interconnection". Utility infrastructure is often old and unreliable, meaning that expensive upgrades may be required to bring any new power-generating system online.
Unfortunately, the only way to truly understand the interconnection landscape and costs for a specific site is to formally apply for interconnection. The process can take 6-12 months or more, cost $50-75k+, and requires site control in the form of a lease or purchase option by any applicant. While this process may ultimately determine that your site is not viable, our goal is to expedite harnessing the potential of your property. That's why we're willing to make the upfront investment to assess its development potential.
How long is the development process?
Our team drives the process and covers costs associated with securing regulatory approvals, utility interconnection agreements, and permits. We ask for a due diligence period while we work on clearing these hurdles.
During this period, property owners enjoy full access to their property, provided they do not build on the site or enter into a conflicting agreement. We require a minimum of 12 months for these development activities, with the option to extend. Once a Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) is secured our transaction will close, and construction tends to complete within 3-6 months.
What makes a property suitable for solar development?
The main factors include sun exposure, proximity to the power grid, and if local zoning accommodates renewable energy. We can usually determine if your site is a suitable candidate and generate an offer with just a short conversation.
What happens at the end of a lease term?
We can renegotiate a new lease to continue operation, or remove the system and restore your property to its previous condition. This includes the restoration of native vegetation.