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Choosing the right location for a solar farm is crucial for its success. When selecting a site, developers must consider several factors. Geographical aspects like topography, climate, and solar irradiance are vital.

The U.S. power sector is experiencing a growing disconnect between projected electricity demand and the generation capacity  expected to meet it. While significant new power projects continue to be announced and proposed, a meaningful share is ultimately canceled before reaching construction or operation. In 2025 alone, approximately 1,800 power projects were canceled, a scale highlighted by late-year federal actions that suspended five major developments, including Vineyard

The landscape for renewable energy in the Midwest just underwent a seismic shift. On January 8, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act into law- a landmark piece of legislation that solidifies Illinois as the national vanguard for clean energy and grid modernization.

The additional real estate market of Energy, Infrastructure, and Data Centers is estimated at $13.095 trillion market asset value as of Feb 2025, and is estimated to grow to $19 trillion in 2030, and $27 trillion in 2035. This market is now entirely part of real estate, in what we refer to as “New Real Estate”.

The energy transition presents a critical challenge and a massive opportunity  for the traditional oil and gas (O&G) sector. As global energy consumption shifts toward decarbonization, holders of non-producing (or fully abandoned) O&G assets, including land, surface infrastructure, and existing rights-of-way, are increasingly faced with the risk of stranded assets . This analysis provides a strategic framework for utility-scale energy developers to assess and monetize these u

Hyperscale data centers are the engine of the global digital economy. Their massive, non-stop power demand requires dedicated, utility-scale renewable energy generation  ( Solar and BESS ) to be built either adjacent to or in close proximity to the facility. This colocation model is critical for achieving net-zero goals, ensuring uptime, and managing power costs. However, the sheer size and speed of hyperscale deployment intensify every aspect of land acquisition. Developers

The surge in renewable energy demand has transformed specific geographic areas into "High-Demand Zones" (HDZs) —regions critical for utility-scale projects due to superior solar insolation, wind resources, or proximity to transmission infrastructure. In these HDZs, calculating a fair and financially sound land lease rate is no longer a matter of simple comparable sales. It requires a sophisticated, data-driven analytical framework  that accounts for true project value, risk,

While utility-scale solar developers face mounting interconnection delays and complex federal tax incentive timelines, data centers are experiencing unprecedented energy demands. This convergence has created a unique opportunity: direct, behind-the-meter (BTM) energy partnerships  that bypass traditional utility bottlenecks entirely. The fundamentals make perfect sense. Data centers  require massive amounts of reliable, clean power to operate their facilities. Solar developer

The competition for prime land in the United States has never been fiercer. As the digital economy expands and the clean energy transition accelerates, data centers and utility-scale solar farms  are increasingly vying for the same parcels of land. Both require vast acreage, robust infrastructure, and specific environmental conditions, creating a complex challenge for landowners, developers, and investors alike: determining the "highest and best use." Traditional land valuati

The booming demand for new energy infrastructure—from utility-scale solar and wind to power-hungry data centers —is exposing the...

The energy landscape is changing faster than ever before. Data centers are scaling across the globe, solar projects are surging in development pipelines, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming essential for grid reliability. The convergence of these three forces— solar, data centers, and BESS —represents one of the most transformative opportunities for developers, investors, and energy market players. What makes this combination so powerful? When deployed t

In today’s dynamic energy landscape, accurate analysis and strategic planning are essential for success in the renewable energy sector. An 8760 report provides a rich cache of detailed information that developers can use to gain an edge with their solar endeavors.

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have become a cornerstone of financing and operating renewable energy projects. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or energy consumer, understanding how PPAs work is essential for navigating the shift to clean energy and achieving sustainability goals.

Renewable energy projects promise substantial returns, but they come with unique challenges that can derail even the most promising...

By purchasing the cash flow from landowners’ solar leases, investors can gain reliable income while supporting the transition to clean, renewable energy. This guide walks through how investors and developers can find and purchase solar lease payments from property owners that have leased their land for solar projects.

In this article, we will discuss some of the top solar energy developers in the US and their contributions to utility-scale solar development.

The energy landscape is shifting dramatically. As federal tax incentives like the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit...

The solar energy industry finds itself in uncharted territory. The "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) has introduced substantial changes to...

Change isn't just coming—it's here! At LandGate®, we're thrilled to share some groundbreaking news that marks a significant step forward...

Available Transfer Capacity (ATC) data has emerged as one of the most important factors in the energy workflow, particularly in identifying potential areas for utility scale renewable energy projects and streamlining injection studies with upgrade cost analysis.