{"id":4168,"date":"2016-08-15T01:21:41","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T06:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/?p=4168"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:27:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:27:20","slug":"extension-fact-sheet-solar-lease-considerations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2016\/08\/15\/extension-fact-sheet-solar-lease-considerations\/","title":{"rendered":"Extension Fact Sheet: Solar Lease Considerations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many Texas landowners have recently been contacted by solar companies about potentially leasing their farm or ranchland for a solar energy project.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Edwin Remsberg<\/p><\/div>\n

I recently published a Fact Sheet outlining just a few considerations that landowners need to be aware of when approached by a solar company. \u00a0As always, I highly recommend consulting with an attorney who has experience negotiating solar lease agreements to protect your rights and your land before signing any lease agreement. \u00a0To download the fact sheet, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additionally, if you missed the solar leasing webinar hosted by my friend Paul Goeringer and presented by my friend Shannon Ferrell, here is a link<\/a> to that as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many Texas landowners have recently been contacted by solar companies about potentially leasing their farm or ranchland for a solar energy project. I recently published a Fact Sheet outlining just a few considerations that landowners need to be aware of when approached by a solar company. \u00a0As always, I highly recommend consulting with an attorney who has experience negotiating solar lease agreements to protect your rights and your land before signing any lease agreement. \u00a0To download the fact sheet, click here. 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