![To learn more about USDA programs geared toward helping farmers add renewable energy to their operations, view <a href="https://windexchange.energy.gov/webinars#7150" target="_blank">this webinar series</a>. Wind turbine on farm](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/wind-turbine-farm.png?itok=UfKMhl1U)
New Initiative to Help Farmers Reduce Costs with Underutilized Renewable Technologies
March 15, 2024
The new initiative will provide funds for hundreds of farmers to deploy smaller-scale wind projects, small-scale hydropower, geothermal, biomass-based and other clean energy.
Considerations for Leasing Land for Solar Development
May 28, 2021
When considering a solar leasing contract, many factors should be considered. Landowners approached about solar leases should seek advice from an attorney and take time to thoroughly consider the contract and its implications to their farmland.
![Figure 1. The state’s largest solar farm – located just west of Lincoln off Interstate 80 – features 15,333 solar panels on 30 acres. Developed by the Lincoln Electric System and completed in June 2016, it generates approximately 5 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 900 typical homes in Lincoln. (Photo by John Hay) Lincoln solar farm](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2017/solar-farm-lincoln-2017.jpg?itok=1ELF4LKQ)
Solar Land Lease: Considerations in Nebraska
January 31, 2017
Before signing a solar lease, consider how it may impact your taxes, insurance, federal agriculture programs, and other property rights such as oil and minerals. This article looks at solar leases and points to consider in Nebraska.