Do you own
30 Acres of Land
or more?
Turn your land into an income generator by leasing it to a solar farm developer. We can help.
Your state's legislation allows a limited number of solar farms per year.
Submit your land today.
What We Offer
We help you create passive income from your acreage... for decades.
Land Lease Consulting
We will help you understand exactly how Community Solar Authority uses our expertise, relationships, and guidance to turn your raw land into a profitable passive income stream without having to sell it.
We offer 1-on-1 phone and email consulting and support.
Sourcing Solar Proposals
We have the solar developer relationships so any land owner can use our network to bring your project to life.
We submit your land to many solar developers, follow-up, and present you with the best proposal for your review.
Top Dollar Fast-Pass
We negotiate using multiple proposals to create the best possible outcome for terms + payment to maximize your annual lease payment.
We are incentivized to keep your project moving forward to earning passive income from your land.
GROW YOUR INCOME
WITH SOLAR
We do everything for free:
Contact multiple solar developers
Promote your land to developers
Collect many bids and proposals
Present the best proposals to you
Negotiate with the solar developer
Constant phone and email support
We only get paid if we can turn your raw land into passive income for you and then we receive a fee from the solar developer if you choose them.
Is Your Land in One of These States?
If your land is 30+ acres in one of these states, submit your land now.
If your land is NOT in one of these states, we require it to be a minimum of 500 acres.
How It Works
Our Process is 3 Easy Steps...
Fill Out Info about Your Land
Fill out our simple online form. It will take less than five minutes. There’s no cost or obligation to you.
We Will Source Proposals
We’ll promote your land, at our expense, to qualified solar developers seeking to build solar farms in your area. If a developer is interested in your land, we will send you the proposal.
We Help Negotiate the Best Deal for You
We negotiate using multiple proposals to create the best possible outcome for terms + payment to maximize your annual lease payment.
How We Help You
Community Solar Authority saves landowners time and increases the likelihood that your land will be leased to a solar developer. There are hundreds of solar developers in the United States. Rather than spending time to find each developer and filling out multiple contact forms, you only need to do it once with Community Solar Authority. We do the hard work for you!
And because we only make money if a developer is interested in your land, we are motivated to market it for you, at our expense, to help you get the most money for your land.
Why Lease your Land to a Solar Developer?
Solar farms require anywhere from 30 to 5,000 acres of land
Generate Revenue
Earn a steady stream of income for up to 25 years. Best of all, you don’t need to do a thing.
Support Your Local Economy
Solar farms create jobs, and the property taxes the solar developer pays help fund schools, hospitals and other services in your community.
Protect the Environment
You can do your part to fight climate change and help America achieve energy independence.
Ready to Earn Money from Your Land?
The time is NOW! Your state's legislation only allows a limited number of solar farms per year. Get started now 👉
We will never share or sell your information. Privacy is everything.
Meet the Team
Andrew Shaver
MANAGING PARTNER
Andrew Shaver was raised in the heart of Western NY (Go Bills!) Finding his gifts of team building, leadership, and communication - he helped multiple Fortune 500 companies manage their sales teams and grow them at a state-wide level. Getting the chance to get into renewables and make an even bigger impact in the sales world - he dove in feet first and helped pioneer Community Solar Authority from the beginning.
Dakota Malone
MANAGING PARTNER
Dakota Malone was born and raised right in central New York. Launching into a career in the energy industry fresh out of college, it wasn't long before he made the jump into renewables. Seeing an opportunity to make a massive impact in the same place he was raised - he became committed to the mission of simple sustainability for local businesses.
Nathaniel Bruno
MANAGING PARTNER
Nathaniel Bruno grew up on the East Coast and is now a proud Texan. He has always been interested in renewables and installed his first solar panels in 2013. He has a love for business automation, efficiency, and systems. He is excited to tell the world about solar and spread our vision of sustainable energy.
Prefer to Listen to Podcasts?
We have been featured on a few different shows!
Harvesting the Future: Exploring Investment Opportunities in Solar Energy
Learn how Community Solar Authority advises land and commercial real estate owners on how to best monetize their assets by integrating solar in an effort to unlock hidden revenue streams. Listen to the podcast here.
From Vacant to Vibrant: Generating Passive Income from Land with Solar Energy
Topics discussed include how this industry works, how to determine when this strategy makes sense for a vacant parcel of land, and, as usual, we will pick up a lot of other informative insights along the way. Listen to the podcast here.
Leasing Land for Solar: How Much Money Can You Make Per Acre? with Dakota Malone
There's an opportunity besides land flipping that can turn your property into an income-generating asset. You can get paid to let a solar developer install solar technology on your property. The best part is that you can make money going green without buying the system or having to maintain it.. Listen to the podcast here.
How To Turn Raw Land Into Passive Income Through Solar Leasing
with Dakota Malone
Dakota Malone is a sustainability entrepreneur who has come to teach us how to turn raw land into passive income through solar leasing.
How We Help You
Community Solar Authority saves landowners time and increases the likelihood that your land will be leased to a solar developer. There are hundreds of solar developers in the United States. Rather than spending time to find each one and filling out multiple contact forms, you only need to do it once with Community Solar Authority.
And because we only make money if a developer is interested in your land, we are motivated to market it for you, at our expense, to help you get the most for your land.
Frequently-Asked Questions
Why should I lease my land to a solar developer?
There are several benefits to leasing land that you’re not currently using to a solar developer. Most importantly, it’s a way to generate a steady income stream for up to 25 years–and you don’t need to do a thing over the contract term. The solar developer (or whoever ultimately owns the solar farm built on your property) will maintain the farm at their expense. They’ll even pay all of the property taxes on the land. The solar farm won’t make any noise or emit any pollution, so it won’t bother you, your neighbors, or any animals.
How much money can I make by leasing my land?
Solar developers pay anywhere from a few hundred dollars up to a few thousand dollars per acre leased. It varies considerably by the developer, the size of the project, the state the land is in, market competition in the area (from other solar developers as well as companies interested in your land for other uses), and several other factors. That’s why it’s helpful to use a service like ours that will solicit multiple developers with the goal of getting you the most for your land.
Is it possible to sell my land instead of leasing it?
In solar farm development, leasing land is more common than buying it. But some developers will consider buying your land outright for certain projects.
What makes land ideal for a solar farm?
This is a complicated subject. The key factors are:
- You have a minimum of 10 acres of contiguous land. That’s usually enough for a small project. Big projects can require up to 5,000 acres. Generally, the more land you have, the more attractive it is to developers.
- Location. Certain parts of the country receive much more sunlight than others, which makes them more desirable for a solar farm. Also, market demand for solar energy is higher in certain areas than others. State and local tax incentives play a big role, too.
- General land characteristics. Ideally, your land is relatively flat, not covered in trees, and not in a floodplain.
- Near transmission infrastructure. The power generated by a solar farm needs to connect to transmission or distribution lines, or to a substation. The closer those are to your property, the better.
Even if your land doesn’t check all of these boxes, don’t hesitate to complete the online form. Developers may still be interested.
How does Community Solar Authority make money?
We do everything for free and we only get paid if we can turn your raw land into passive income. We receive a flat fee from the solar developer if you choose them. Because of that, we are motivated to work hard for you and get you the best deal possible for your land!
