Partnering With Landowners
We work with landowners to explore long-term solar and battery storage opportunities that provide stable income while allowing land ownership and agricultural use to continue
Key Benefits for Landowners
Long-Term Lease Income
Inflation-linked lease payments for up to 40 years
Diversified Farm Revenue
Supplement existing agricultural operations with an additional income stream
You Retain Land Ownership
Freehold title remains with you at all times under a long-term lease structure
Agriculture Can Often Continue
In many cases, grazing and other farming activities continue alongside the project
Beacon Manages the Risk
All development, planning, grid and project risk is managed and funded by Beacon
Renewable energy projects begin with landholders. We recognise that your property is not just land — it is a business, a livelihood, and often a family asset built over generations.
Our approach is straightforward: respectful conversations, transparent agreements, and long-term partnerships that create stable income while preserving ownership and flexibility.
Our Approach
How It Works
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Initial Discussion
A confidential discussion to understand your property and whether it may be a good fit
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Technical Assessment
We assess grid feasibility, environmental constraints and planning considerations — at our cost
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Option Agreement
If appropriate, an option agreement is entered into and development approvals are progressed, providing clarity while maintaining flexibility
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Development Phase
Planning approvals, grid connection studies and community consultation are undertaken and managed by Beacon
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Long-Term Lease
If the project proceeds, a long term lease is formalised, providing inflation linked income for up to 40 years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — in many cases, agriculture can continue. The area can remain suitable for sheep grazing, and we design access tracks so you can still move stock and machinery where needed.
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Solar farms add locally generated electricity to the grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and imported energy. When paired with battery storage, they can respond quickly to changes in demand, which helps keep the electricity system stable and reliable.
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Solar panels are designed to absorb sunlight efficiently, not reflect it. They use anti-reflective coatings to reduce the risk of glare. Formal assessments are completed during the approvals process to ensure nearby properties are not impacted.
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During operation, noise is generally low-level.
Solar: Solar panels are silent. Inverters emit a low hum during daylight
Battery: cooling fans and electrical equipment can run at times.
A formal noise assessment is required as part of planning approvals. We incorporate separation distances and screening so noise at boundaries is typically consistent with—or lower than—common rural background noise.
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Solar panels have a lifespan of about 40 years. At end of life, they can be removed and recycled and the land can be rehabilitated back to its prior use. A decommissioning plan forms part of the development approval from the state government and sets out the requirements for restoring the site.
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Utility-scale projects typically take several years from early feasibility through approvals to construction, depending on planning, grid connection and technical studies. We’ll be upfront about timelines from the start and keep you updated at each step
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If approvals are not obtained or the project doesn’t stack up, the option lapses and the land remains unchanged.