Earn Steady Income From Community Solar or Battery Storage on Your New York Land
Reliable Income for Landowners. Resilience for Communities.
Lightstar Renewables develops community solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) on private land across New York, 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 York 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 York team will follow up directly.
How Solar and Battery Storage Leasing Works in New York
New York 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 York Land to Work
Different properties, different opportunities. Find the standalone battery storage path built for your land.
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 York, and well-positioned land is central to that growth.
What New York Landowners Should Know
Leasing land for solar or battery storage is a long-term decision. Here's what to expect:
Lightstar Is Building New York'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 York 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 York can maximize the value of their land through agrivoltaics and dual-use.
Watch: Farming the Future — The Plains Road AgPV Project Documentary Teaser Written by Lightstar
See how agrivoltaics comes to life at DiMartino Farm, where crops and clean solar energy share the same land — and a family legacy grows stronger with every season. This teaser previews Lightstar's award-winning dual-use solar project, with the full documentary arriving fall 2026.
At DiMartino Farm — owned by the DiMartino family since 1972 — hay fields remain in full production while single-axis solar trackers above generate clean, community-shared power. The family's agricultural legacy stays intact, and their land stays in the family.
This short film is the official documentary teaser for Lightstar's award-winning DiMartino agrivoltaics project. The full-length documentary arrives fall 2026. It's a real-world look at how farmland preservation and renewable energy aren't in conflict — they're stronger together.
At Lightstar, we develop every project as a long-term steward of the land — caring for the soil, the community, and the landowner before, during, and after construction.
Wondering what dual-use solar could mean for your land? Watch the DiMartino story, then start the conversation with our team.
What is agrivoltaics?
Agrivoltaics — also called dual-use solar or solar-plus-farming — is the practice of generating clean solar energy and actively farming the same land at the same time. Crops, hay, and even grazing animals can coexist with solar panels, allowing landowners to earn reliable lease income without giving up their agricultural identity or their land.
What is community solar?
Community solar is locally generated solar power shared across a grid to benefit nearby homes, businesses, and communities — without requiring residents to install their own panels.
What is a solar land lease?
A solar land lease is a long-term agreement in which a solar developer like Lightstar pays a landowner to use a portion of their land for a solar array. The landowner retains ownership of the land, continues farming where possible, and receives predictable income — often for 25 to 30 years or more.
New York Solar & Storage Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Get the Facts on Solar and Battery Storage Leasing in New York
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Lightstar Renewables develops both community solar and battery energy storage projects on privately held land across New York. Landowners lease their property to Lightstar and receive fixed annual payments, while Lightstar manages permitting, construction, and long-term operation.
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Likely yes, if your parcel sits near existing transmission or distribution infrastructure and local zoning allows it. Eligibility depends on your site's grid proximity and interconnection potential. Contact us for a free site assessment to confirm whether your land qualifies.
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No. Hosting a project is a lease, not a sale. You retain ownership of your New York 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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No. Systems are entirely inaudible beyond 100 feet. Lightstar monitors every installation remotely, 24/7, with minimal on-site activity after construction.
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Lightstar manages the permitting process and works directly with local zoning and permitting authorities on every project. We engage fire departments and emergency management agencies before construction begins to ensure each site meets local requirements. You won't need to navigate the regulatory process alone — our team handles it end to end.
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A Lightstar BESS generates consistent property tax revenue for the host municipality and provides dispatchable power that supports local infrastructure during peak demand, severe weather, and grid disruptions — at no cost to the public.
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Contact us! Fill out the form with your property details, or schedule a call directly with Lightstar's New York land team. There's no cost or obligation to request a custom offer.
