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Bolster your land, legacy, and livelihood with renewable energy.
By leasing land for solar or energy storage, property owners maintain land ownership, unlock a reliable income stream, and preserve the land's agricultural character. Start maximizing the potential of underutilized or unproductive land with Pivot Energy today.
WHY PARTNER WITH PIVOT
Pivot Energy Land Stewardship Practices
We lead with purpose and accountability.
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Pivot is one of a select group of solar developers that is a signatory to the Clean Energy Buyers Institute’s Principles for Purpose-Driven Energy Procurement.
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We're committed to 100% dual-use agricultural practices, such as honey production, cropping, and native seeding, on all eligible ground-mounted sites, a unique stance that sets us apart in the energy industry.
SHARED BENEFITS OF SOLAR AND STORAGE DEVELOPMENT
Leasing your land to solar or storage projects benefits your family and your community.
Stable Revenue
Secure long-term, reliable income for 20+ years without any upfront investment and no loss of ownership through land leases.
Diversified Portfolio
Maintain your flexibility with the option to lease all or part of your parcel. Pivot deconstructs the project at lease end, ensuring your land is usable in the future.
Land Preservation
Pivot Energy has continued to prioritize its commitment to building agrivoltaic solar projects. We have incorporated agrivoltaic practices on 100% of our qualified sites (over 90+ sites), which have grown 300% since 2023.
Support Your Local Community and Economy
Our projects strengthen rural communities by contributing to local tax dollars, creating local solar workforce pathways, lowering energy costs for low-income households, and supporting agricultural and youth education initiatives.
PROJECT TYPES
Receive consistent revenue and maintain land ownership while generating energy for your local grid.
Our experienced team will help you identify the best opportunity based on your goals and land.
HOST A PROJECT
In partnering with Pivot Energy, we will work with you to determine the best suited lease structure based on your goals and land.
Flat or limited slope
Minimum of 20 acres for solar, or ⅓ acre for storage.
Clear of major obstructions
Outside of wetlands and floodways
Close to existing power lines
Access to public roads
PURPOSE-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT
Dual-Use
Our site design is guided by what’s best for you, your community, and your environment. 95% of our ground-mounted solar arrays utilize livestock grazing, enhancing habitat and crop production.
Habitat Enhancement
Livestock Grazing
Crop Production
The land below the array is seeded with native plant mixtures to promote local pollinator activity, benefitting the local ecosystem and long-term agricultural productivity.
Learn MoreAt Pivot, we dedicate time to finding local grazing and farming partners, which allows your project to benefit your local economy and preserve farming generations for years to come.
Learn MoreInstalling solar doesn’t mean losing valuable farmland. Partial-shade crops and livestock thrive in the shade beneath the panels.
Learn MoreCASE STUDIES
See how renewable energy partnerships support local landowners and ranchers
PIVOT ENERGY x RIVIAN
Where the Green Grass Grows
Pivot Energy teamed up with Rivian to showcase our unique approach to land management and how it's helping farmers in Rivian's Illinois backyard to access new economic opportunities with renewable energy.
Cultivating Long-term Partnerships
From start to finish, you can rely on us to navigate the ins and outs of development. Much like your land, every solar project is unique. That’s why all of our projects begin with an honest, free evaluation of your property. Building from a foundation of trust, we collaborate to address your priorities on water conservation, crop production, livestock, and more. Learn how Eric, in La Salle, Colorado, is preserving the legacy of his multigenerational farm with solar energy.
A TRUSTED DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
Nationwide Impact
Forging a partnership with Pivot Energy is just the start; we’re proud to share our network of local family farmers, graziers, beekeepers, and community partners. Learn more in the 2024 ESG Impact Report.
Dual-use portfolio on qualified sites
Site with active or contracted animal grazing
million ($) donated to local community impact initiatives
