Many owners of agricultural land are looking for ways to get more out of the land they hold. Sometimes it is an area that is not fully used, and sometimes land that is only partly cultivated. Where the conditions are right, the land can be considered for an agrivoltaic project, which allows a solar system to be built while the land keeps its agricultural designation, in line with the law, with the policy of the authorities and with the permits required.
Rotem Energy looks for suitable land throughout Israel in order to promote agrivoltaic projects. The company stays with the landowner through every stage of the process, from the initial suitability check through planning, licensing and construction of the project, with feasibility assessed for each project according to the characteristics of the land and the regulatory requirements.
If you own agricultural land, it may well be worth checking whether it fits a project of this kind.
In an agrivoltaic project, landowners can, where appropriate, enter into a long-term agreement with a development company to promote and build a solar system on the land, subject to receiving all the approvals and permits required.
This model is different from an ordinary land lease. It is a large-scale infrastructure project that involves professional surveys, planning and licensing procedures, an assessment of the land’s suitability, engineering design, work with the authorities and support at every stage of the project.
It is important to stress that not every piece of agricultural land suits an agrivoltaic project, which is why the first step is a professional feasibility check.
Rotem Energy assesses land held in a wide range of settings, including:
Even if the land is currently in agricultural use, in certain cases it is possible to look at solutions that combine farming with renewable energy generation, depending on the nature of the project and on the regulations.
Every plot is assessed individually, but the main considerations examined include:
The assessment is based on planning information, data about the land and a professional review by the company’s team.
At the first stage the details of the land are collected and initial suitability is assessed according to the characteristics of the area.
Where needed, planning, engineering and regulatory checks are carried out in order to establish whether a project can be promoted on the land.
Once basic suitability has been established, the parties can look at an agreement between the landowner and the developer, according to the terms of the project.
The planning process then goes ahead, along with obtaining the approvals and permits required from all the relevant bodies.
Once all the approvals are in place, construction of the system can begin according to the approved design.
When the land is found suitable and the project moves ahead successfully, landowners may enjoy a number of advantages, among them:
The level of income, the terms of the agreement and the nature of the project vary according to the characteristics of the land, what the parties agree between them and the actual feasibility.
Building an agrivoltaic project is a complex process that involves planning, regulation, engineering, licensing and coordination with a wide range of bodies.
Rotem Energy stays with its clients the whole way and provides a professional wrap-around service that includes:
The company’s experience in solar energy allows it to assess each plot professionally and to give landowners a clear picture of the options open to them.
No. Suitability is assessed according to the planning, engineering and regulatory characteristics of each area.
Yes. This is usually a contractual agreement to lease the land rather than to sell it, although the terms are set individually for each project.
Yes. You can send us the details of the land for an initial review, after which it will be possible to assess whether there is scope to take the project further.
The length of the agreement varies according to the characteristics of the project, what the parties agree and the structure of the deal.
In agrivoltaic projects the option of combining energy generation with farming is assessed according to the type of crops, the design of the project and the instructions of the authorities.
Yes. The company assesses land in a wide range of areas around the country, and every inquiry is reviewed according to the characteristics of the land and the feasibility of the project.
If you own agricultural land and would like to find out whether it can be part of an agrivoltaic project, the Rotem Energy team will be glad to carry out an initial review of the details of your land and give you professional information about the options available.
Leave your details or get in touch with Rotem Energy, and we will look together at whether your land might suit a long-term solar project.
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A solar system suited to one dunam in plot A, with an emphasis on dual use of the land
