If you lease your land to a solar developer, you can typically expect rents of around £850 to £1,200 per acre per year for subsidy-free solar leases, with the exact figure depending on size and location. These rents compare favourably with income from agricultural and livestock farming, and are typically paid on a long-term lease of up to 40 years.
Rent is usually index-linked, so it tends to rise year on year rather than staying fixed for the life of the agreement.
The final figure for any particular field depends on factors such as:
- size
- distance from a suitable grid connection
- terms agreed with the developer
We recommend always getting a site-specific assessment before comparing offers.