For Landowners

AT SONDER ENERGY, WE BELIeVE IN CREATING LASTING PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUr COMMUNITY & LANDOWNERS

That starts with integrity, trust, and honesty in everything we do. We support our partners throughout the development process and work tirelessly to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed every step of the way. We strive to be good stewards of your land by actively engaging, listening and responding to the communities where we develop.

Initial Assessment

Sonder Energy will conduct an initial assessment of your land and the power infrastructure near your property.

Development

Once a lease or purchase agreement is in place, Sonder Energy will begin project development, permitting and design. During this two to four year phase, you maintain full control and use of your land while earning additional income from Sonder Energy.

Operations

Once constructed, the solar farm will operate for the next 30+ years generating clean, reliable electricity free from air, noise and light pollution

Offer

If the initial assessment is positive, Sonder Energy will make an offer to either buy or lease your property. Sonder Energy is able to pay significantly above typical agricultural values for your land.

Construction

After all permits are received, construction will begin. It will take approximately 12 months to construct the project.

Initial Assessment

Sonder Energy will conduct an initial assessment of your land and the power infrastructure near your property.

Offer

Development

Construction

After all permits are received, construction will begin. It will take approximately 12 months to construct the project.

Operations

Once constructed, the solar farm will operate for the next 30+ years generating clean, reliable electricity free from air, noise and light pollution

LAND REQUIREMENTS

If you are fortunate enough to own land that is attractive for solar, you could see significant financial benefits. Generally, solar projects require land that is:

FLAT TO GENTLY ROLLING

NOT IN WETLANDS OR FLOODPLAIN

NEAR TRANSMISSION LINES

WITH AVAILABLE CAPACITY

LANDOWNER BENEFITS

Steady, predictable, & significant revenue stream that is unaffected by drought, commodity prices, or weather.
Diversify a farmer's revenue stream with land leases and provide reliable income for generations to come.
Receive above market pricing due to the limited amount of land that is suitable for solar development

COMMUNITIES WITH SOLAR PROJECTS SEE POSITIVE IMPACTS TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY

NEW JOBS Hundreds of people are required to build a solar project. In addition, the local economy will benefit from the increased spending at local restaurants, stores, and hotels. Once the solar facility is operating, there are a few permanent operations and maintenance jobs for the life of the project.

TAX REVENUE which can be used for schools, parks, services, or to lower the tax burden on services like police, fire, schools, roads, sewer & water, there is no cost to the community.

FARMING IMPACT

Supplying the entire U.S. with 100% PV solar energy would require about 0.6% of America’s total land area. Only a portion of farmland meets the criteria for solar energy generation which includes buildability and the appropriate utility access. And when a project is decommissioned, the land is returned to its original state, and farmers have the opportunity to go back to farming their land if they choose.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Download our Development Process Infographic to learn more about the process and what to expect. Or check out our FAQ page.