Yes, solar projects are generally considered economical. The cost of solar panels and other necessary equipment has significantly dropped in recent years, making it often cheaper than traditional fossil fuels, especially when considering long-term savings.

Solar farms can provide tax benefits to the local community over the lifetime of the facility. This revenue can help fund local projects like schools, roads, and police and fire departments.

Multiple studies have shown that solar projects have no significant influence on property values, nor do they affect the sales of other agricultural or residential land in the area.

Solar farms are among the least environmentally impactful sources of electric generation. Generating electricity with solar produces zero emissions.

Solar farms can actually help to increase biodiversity on previously farmed land. Native seed mixes will be used to enhance wildlife habitat and invite pollinators.

Solar energy produces no pollution. Studies show that the health benefits associated with improved air quality from solar energy often outweigh the value of the electricity generated.

Yes, vegetation grows very well on a solar farm. The vegetation under and around the solar panels is made up mostly of grasses and native wildflowers.

When the project is over, it will be decommissioned. This involves removing all of the equipment and leaving only the land to return to agricultural, residential, or any number of uses.

Yes. Solar projects are low-impact and integrate well with agricultural activities, causing no disruption to neighboring agricultural properties. Over the lifespan of a solar project, the soil within the project area benefits from resting and replenishing its nutrients. The growth of native vegetation under the panels helps retain water, preserve topsoil, and enhance soil health over time. Once the project is decommissioned, the land can easily transition back to its original agricultural use.

Solar farms are generally less intrusive than other land uses. They often include landscaping and fencing that blends in with the surrounding area. They also produce little traffic and no sound or odor.

During construction, best practices will be used to prevent erosion and/or the loss of topsoil. Following construction, the growth of plants and grasses will be encouraged, which will protect the soil for the life of the project.

During construction, there will be an increase in traffic in the area, but we will adhere to ODOT safety guidelines. After construction, traffic will be very light, maybe one or two vehicles on a typical day.

The panels are generally cleaned by rainfall and may never require manual cleaning. All other solar farm operations require a minimal amount of water.

Solar panels are designed to absorb sunlight and produce electricity from it. They actually reflect less light than glass or water. The panels also have an anti-reflective coating, making them more efficient and less noticeable on the landscape.

Solar panels can be safely recycled, so landfills won't be full of old solar panels. Among other things, the components of a solar panel can be recycled and used to produce new solar panels.

The typical lifespan of a solar panel is 25-40 years.