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There are a few characteristics we look for when identifying a suitable site for solar or storage development. This includes: Accessibility On a public road and have year-round access for long term operations and maintenance. Unobstructed Free from trees, wetlands, floodplains, endangered species, etc. Contiguous Parcels that are next to each other and not split into smaller parcels by wetlands etc. Location Near electrical infrastructure (Power Lines, Substations) Size >25 acres Topography Relatively flat and less than 15 degree slope

There have been no studies or findings to show a negative affect on local property values. With the exception of a few annual maintenance visits, the system sits quietly and generates clean energy for the local community. Because of the minimalist approach to electricity generation, local neighbors will not be impacted by the solar farm.

Our preferred land deal is one where we lease the land and work shoulder to shoulder with you and the community to bring local benefits for years to come. We understand that your best option might be to sell the land to us and we are happy to discuss this option with you. If you should want to sell your land during the lease term, the contract will be assigned to the new landowner and they will benefit from the steady income and all other terms of the contract for the remainder of the project life.

The disturbance to the land is minimal. Plants will grow under the panels and around the equipment, and little to no water is used once the farm is in operation. A full remediation plan will be put into effect, and once the solar farm or storage facility stops operating, all equipment will be removed, and the land will be returned to its original state.

Traditionally, no other land use is permissible once the solar farm or storage facility has been installed. With the exception of establishing a pollinator habitat of low growth clover and wild flowers, the site will remain undisturbed during its years of operation. The land surrounding the solar farm will, of course, be available for traditional farming practices and will remain under the full control of the landowner.

Community solar projects require between 25 to 50 acres depending on size and design parameters. Utility-Scale solar projects may require 100 acres or more. Energy storage facilities are typically between 20 to 50 acres.

From the moment that the option agreement is signed, it will take roughly 12-24 months to fully develop and prepare the project for a contract. Once the contract has been awarded, it would take a further 6 to 18 months for construction and project commissioning.

The purpose of planting low growth grasses, clover, and wildflowers is to minimize the need for intervention within the solar farm or energy storage facility. There will always be a need for minimal maintenance, and Ferma Energy will contract out landscaping services to ensure that the site and equipment are being maintained. These operations will cause no disturbance to the landowner.

As part of Ferma Energy’s project planning, adequate funds are routinely set aside for a full decommissioning and land remediation plan. The objective is to restore the land as it was prior to the solar farm or energy storage facility being installed.

Solar farms and energy storage facility emit little to no ambient noise. Any potential sound that comes from electronic equipment or cooling fans would normally dissipate within 20 feet of the source which is well within the boundaries of the fenced area. There will be no need for lighting and any installed lighting will be emergency lighting. No smells are emitted from the equipment.