At Sonaura, we work in tandem with landowners to deliver sustainable renewable energy projects. Our collaborative approach allows landowners to assist with potential site selection to ensure any development works with your wider agricultural objectives or land strategy.
By diversifying into renewable energy, you will receive index-linked competitive rents typically in excess of agricultural rates, whilst reducing dependence on traditional farming income streams, future proofing your holding.
We carefully assess every land submission – this criteria gives your land the best chance of matching our project needs.
Not sure if your land qualifies?
Submit it anyway – we’ll take a look and advise.
However, our team of project developers can model developments around versatile landscapes.
Our process is designed to be simple, transparent, and fully respectful of your priorities as a landowner.
After heads of terms we will negotiate the full option to lease agreement for the land.
Once the lease commences, we take full responsibility for operating and maintaining the project while you receive a regular monthly income.
At the end of the lease, we will be responsible for decommissioning the project and restoring the land to its original state.
No, we typically lease the land for our projects, returning your land upon the expiry of the lease.
30 – 40 years.
Figures are in the region of £1,000/acre in the UK and between €1,000 – €2,000/acre in mainland Europe, however this varies on project specifics, such as:
From signing heads of terms, we aim to build the development within 2-4 years. This is the time it takes to complete the option to lease, obtain planning permission, deal with any potential appeals and to construct and commission the project.
“We had a few underused fields that Sonaura assessed quickly. The option to lease process was clear and straightforward and I’d happily recommend them to other landowners.”
— Landowner, Germany
