Consider This Before Signing A Solar Agreement
Wisconsin is moving away from carbon-based fuels such as coal, and moving toward renewable energy such as wind and solar. This means there are more opportunities for farmers to add value to their farms with solar arrays. But you’re going to want to proceed with caution. Bill Oemichen joins us in-studio. He’s a professor of law at the UW-Madison Divison of Extension. He says roughly 100 or more solar developers are seeking to do business with Wisconsin farmers to lease land for solar arrays. Bill says it’s important for farmers to think carefully before signing solar agreements. He comes at it with a cautionary lens because these are long-term contracts. He outlines common mistakes that people run into when signing these agreements. See a fact sheet: https://localgovernment.extension.wisc.edu/files/2023/12/SolarFactSheetLandownersDec2023.pdf
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