Earn Steady Income From Community Solar or Battery Storage on Your New Jersey Land:
Reliable Income for Landowners. Resilience for Communities.
Lightstar Renewables develops community solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) on private land across New Jersey, specializing in standalone energy storage origination, development, and EPC management from site selection through construction. You keep ownership of your property and earn fixed lease income — whether your land is a fit for solar, storage, or both.
In many cases, solar and battery storage projects can coexist with farming, grazing, or other land uses. Lightstar works with you to determine what's possible for your specific property, at no cost and with no obligation.
Why Consider Leasing Your Land?
As a developer and long-term operator of solar and battery storage projects, Lightstar guides you through every step and answers your questions along the way. Landowners partner with us for a few clear reasons:
Why New Jersey Landowners Choose Lightstar
Competitive Lease Rates
Long-term lease agreements provide dependable, fixed financial returns, regardless of weather or market swings.
Flexible Land Use
Many Lightstar projects are compatible with continued farming, grazing, or other uses of the land.
Low-Impact Development
Both solar and battery storage installations are designed to have a light footprint and can be sited on a range of property types, from agricultural land to commercial parcels.
Curious whether your land qualifies? Contact us and a member of our New Jersey team will follow up directly.
How Solar and Battery Storage Leasing Works in New Jersey
New Jersey landowners benefit from Lightstar's experienced development team from start to finish. We manage the process end-to-end so you don't have to.
Get a Custom Offer -We evaluate your property and provide a lease offer with clear, fixed financial terms.
Lightstar Manages the Entire Process - From permitting through construction and ongoing maintenance, Lightstar handles every stage of development and operation.
Earn Reliable Income - You receive steady lease payments for the life of the project with no operating responsibilities on your end.
To start, most landowners in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Massachusetts simply request a free, no-obligation site assessment.
Battery Storage on Your Land
Interested in hosting standalone energy storage? Battery storage systems have a significantly smaller footprint than solar and may be ideal for landowners with smaller adjacent space. Lightstar designs the system — you simply host it and collect lease income.
Two Ways to Put Your New Jersey Land to Work
Different properties, different opportunities. Find the standalone battery storage path built for your land.
Selected in New Jersey's Inaugural Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program
Lightstar Renewables was named one of only three developers selected statewide in New Jersey's first-ever Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program solicitation, administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). Lightstar earned 8 conditional awards totaling approximately 27.3 MW of planned dual-use solar capacity across Monmouth, Salem, Warren, and Cumberland counties — placing Lightstar among the very first developers chosen under this landmark state program.
"Being named one of only three developers selected in New Jersey's inaugural dual-use program reflects both the strength of our approach and the trust that farmers, communities, and regulators place in Lightstar," said Kelly Buchanan, Senior Manager, Policy Strategy at Lightstar. "Our focus is simple: keep farmland productive, give farmers a reliable second stream of income, and add clean power to the grid."
Community Solar on Your Land
Lightstar develops community solar arrays that generate clean electricity for the local grid while subscribers save on their energy bills. Community solar typically requires more acreage than battery storage, and is well suited to larger open parcels.
Solar and battery storage development is accelerating across New Jersey, and well-positioned land is central to that growth.
What New Jersey Landowners Should Know
Leasing land for solar or battery storage is a long-term decision. Here's what to expect:
Lightstar Is Building New Jersey’s Clean Energy Future
Land Use — Landowners agree not to install permanent structures within the leased area during the term of the lease, but can typically continue other uses as agreed during development.
Decommissioning — At the end of the lease, Lightstar is responsible for removing the installation and returning the land to its prior condition, as required.
Learn More About Leasing Land
Leasing land for solar or battery storage is a long-term decision. Here's what to expect:
Community Solar — Lightstar owns and operates community solar farms across New Jersey to provide clean, local energy.
Battery Storage — Lightstar builds battery storage systems that stabilize the grid and generate steady lease income for landowners.
Lease Duration — Lightstar offers leases of 20+ years, with options to extend.
Agrivoltaics & Dual-Use — Landowners across New Jersey can maximize the value of their land through agrivoltaics and dual-use.
New Jersey Solar & Storage Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Get the Facts on Solar and Battery Storage Leasing in New Jersey
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Lightstar Renewables develops, owns, and operates both community solar and battery energy storage projects on privately held land across New Jersey. Landowners lease their property to Lightstar and receive fixed annual payments, while Lightstar manages permitting, construction, and long-term operation.
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No. Hosting a project is a lease, not a sale. You retain ownership of your New Jersey property throughout the term of the agreement.
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Community solar typically requires more acreage than battery storage. Standalone battery storage systems have a much smaller footprint — often around 1 acre — making them a good fit for landowners with limited adjacent space.
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Yes. Solar panels are made of non-hazardous materials, and battery storage systems are engineered and sited according to New York state and local safety codes, with oversight from local fire and emergency management officials during permitting.
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Solar farms are silent. Battery storage systems produce minimal sound and are designed to be inaudible beyond a short distance from the site perimeter.
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Timelines vary by project and by New Jersey's local permitting and interconnection processes, but development typically takes one to two or more years from signing an agreement to construction.
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Yes. Lightstar was named one of only three developers selected in the inaugural round of New Jersey's Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program, administered by the NJBPU. Lightstar earned 8 conditional awards totaling approximately 27.3 MW across Monmouth, Salem, Warren, and Cumberland counties.
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Fill out the form on this page with your property details, or schedule a call directly with Lightstar's New Jersey land team. There's no cost or obligation to request a custom offer.
