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What Are 8760 Reports, and Why Do Solar Energy Developers Need Them?
Determining the feasibility and efficiency of a solar energy project is no small feat. For developers venturing into solar farm projects, detailed and accurate data is paramount. One of the most valuable tools available is the 8760 report, a critical resource for planning, optimizing, and assessing solar developments.
Jul 1, 20253 min read


The Intersection of Renewable Energy Project Financing, LMP Pricing, and the Interconnection Queue
Renewable energy financing refers to the various methods used to fund renewable energy projects. Multiple stakeholders, including developers, lenders, and equity investors, are often involved in these projects.
Jul 1, 20256 min read


Greenfield Opportunity & Renewable Energy Development, Explained
Greenfield projects refer to initiatives that are built from the ground up on unused or underutilized land where there is no need to remodel or demolish an existing structure.
Jun 27, 20254 min read


The Best Locations for Solar Energy and Data Center Development in 2025
The accelerating shift towards renewable energy paired with the exponential growth of data-intensive industries is shaping a new era for...
Jun 9, 20254 min read


Understanding the EV Mandate Debate Elon Musk and President Trump are Shaping
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is growing rapidly worldwide, fueled by technological innovation, environmental imperatives, and...
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Understanding the Impact of the Proposed Changes to the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was a massive legislative step designed to promote clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, and provide...
Jun 4, 20253 min read


Automated Injection and Offtake Capacity Reports
Embarking on energy or data center projects of a grand scale requires meticulous attention to detail, especially when it comes to...
May 31, 20254 min read


Scaling Renewable Energy M&A with Queued and Property Site Control Data
Power and utilities deal activity saw significant growth over the past year, underscored by a $29 billion acquisition of a major independent power producer in January 2025 and increasing demand from data centers.
May 16, 20254 min read


Calculating Available Transfer Capacity: New Methods & Tech Enhancements
Effective planning and optimization are essential for energy management and grid reliability. At LandGate, we aim to simplify these...
May 5, 20253 min read


LandGate's Most Successful Developers
At LandGate, we work with a wide variety of clients—developers, investors, brokers—and over time, we've noticed some clear patterns in...
Apr 25, 20252 min read


DOE’s Initiative to Build AI Infrastructure on Federal Lands
In a pivotal move to accelerate U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for...
Apr 25, 20254 min read


Introduction to Tools & Software for Renewable Energy Development
The development of renewable energy projects involves a multitude of complex tasks, from site selection and land acquisition to financial mo
Apr 18, 20255 min read


The Future for Renewable Energy Developers: Trends & Innovations
The future of renewable energy is a dynamic landscape, teeming with exciting prospects and groundbreaking innovations for the...
Apr 18, 20257 min read


Why Commercial Businesses Should Invest in Utility-Scale Solar Developers
The energy landscape in the United States today is at a pivotal point. Recent data indicates that the country's primary energy production...
Apr 18, 20256 min read


An Investor's Guide to Solar Site Selection and Layout
In the ever-evolving world of clean energy, making informed decisions is pivotal to ensuring long-term success and sustainability. This...
Apr 18, 20255 min read


Solar Investment Tax Credit (Solar ITC), Explained
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a crucial federal policy mechanism that supports the growth of solar energy in the United States.
Apr 11, 20253 min read


The New Real Estate: Data Centers, Energy, & Infrastructure Development in the U.S.
A quiet yet powerful shift is reshaping the real estate market. What was once dominated by residential, commercial, and industrial...
Apr 4, 202513 min read


Available Capacity: A Guide to Understanding Transfer and Offtake Capacity Calculations
When planning large-scale energy or data center projects, understanding transfer and offtake capacity is critical. These calculations...
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Load Interconnection Queues: The Key to Data Center Growth
As data centers continue to expand, access to reliable and sufficient power has become one of the biggest constraints in site selection....
Mar 19, 20253 min read


Dual-Use Land: The Rise of Agrivoltaics
Agrivoltaics is the practice of combining farming with solar energy production. It works by installing solar panels above crops or...
Mar 5, 20253 min read
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