Lease your land for solar in Virginia
Virginia ranks 60/100 for solar land lease — moderate statewide suitability. Specific parcel-level viability depends heavily on location, scale, and infrastructure.
How solar land lease works for Virginia landowners
- 1Site qualification
Developers look for 40+ contiguous acres of flat, unshaded land within ~2 miles of a 3-phase distribution line or substation.
- 2Option agreement
After initial diligence the developer signs a 1-3 year option (small annual payment) while they secure permits and an interconnection slot.
- 3Lease & construction
On option exercise, a 25-40 year ground lease begins with annual escalators (typically 1.5-2.5%). Construction takes 6-12 months.
- 4Operations
You receive cash rent annually. The developer maintains the array. At end of term, the site is decommissioned and returned.
Providers serving Virginia
12 providers in our directory serve Virginia for solar.
AES Corporation's renewable arm. Active developer of utility-scale solar and wind across the US.
Charlottesville-based wind and solar developer with 30+ GW pipeline.
National solar developer focused on utility-scale and community solar projects.
EDF's North American renewables arm. Develops, owns, and operates utility-scale wind/solar.
Privately held global renewables developer. Lease and acquire wind/solar sites at scale.
Marketplace platform connecting landowners with energy buyers across solar, wind, oil & gas, and data centers.
Global utility-scale solar developer; long-term ground leases on 100+ acre parcels.
World's largest generator of wind and solar power. Active landowner lease program across the wind belt.
Independent power producer with 12+ GW solar pipeline. Active across the Sun Belt.
FAQ — Solar land lease in Virginia
Active markets pay $700-$1,500 per acre per year, with annual escalators. A 100-acre lease in a strong market typically grosses $1M-$2M over 30 years.
Utility-scale developers prefer 40+ contiguous acres; many target 200-2,000 acres. Community solar projects can work on as little as 10-20 acres.
Steep slopes (>10°), heavy tree cover, wetlands or flood plain, lack of nearby grid capacity, or zoning that prohibits commercial use.
Typically 25-40 years, often with extensions. The land is yours throughout — the developer just leases surface use.
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