Farmland
Waterglen Solar Array
Fort Collins, Larimer County
1-4 Years $1/year
Updated Aug 14, 2025
Available
- 1 Total acres
- 1 Acres suitable to agricultural production
- 1 Irrigated acres
Waterglen Solar Array
Fort Collins, Larimer County
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The Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center’s Solar Array Lands Supporting Agribusiness (SALSA) program pairs agriculturalists with land within solar array sites across Colorado. These sites, often in perennial grass cover or former ag use, offer ample dual-use opportunities. It's important that farmer respect the nature of a solar site and solar safety guidelines as outlined by the solar company that manages the site. This is an opportunity for a farmer to become an agrivoltaic pioneer in their community and showcase the possibilities within solar arrays. This is not the only property in the program portfolio. If you'd like to enroll but are located in other counties, please reach out.
General Information
Quality of Land
This is an irrigable site that has been maintained in grass cover for years. It features a 200 kW fixed tilt solar array owned by local Fort Collins solar developer. Approximate farmable area is .5 acres. Small livestock grazing, or apiary operations are welcome and feasible on this site as well. An urban agriculture permit is needed for livestock operations. CALC is knowledgeable and prepared to assist in that process if needed.
Water
Water Rights
I do not have water rights.
Water Source
Domestic Well (without augmentation plan), Municipal Water
Irrigation Infrastructure
Irrigation tap on site, irrigation lines currently installed around array to maintain vegetation. Additional drip irrigation installed around perimeter to maintain trees and buffer zones. Maintenance of the perimeter vegetation/ trees critical in site lease agreement.
Additional Details
There is an agreement with water company owner that water access is free in order to maintain site aesthetics & maintenance. This is open to re-negotiation if water use becomes excessive or too much for provider. Water storage in IBC totes allowed.
Features
Farm Infrastructure
Description of Farm Infrastructure
Parking on site. Lack of room for machinery other than hand operated tillers, planters etc. A 4 wheeler or small vehicle access within array is ok. Small shed for tool and cold storage allowed.
Will the landholder live on site?
No
No, living on the property is not allowed
Would the property qualify for organic certification?
I'm not sure
Is the property certified organic?
No
Description of Soil
Nunn clay loam with typical Colorado hard clay a few inches deep.
Current Production
Additional Production Details
Agrivoltaic farming opportunity on 0.5 acres with fixed-tilt solar array providing shade that boosts crop productivity and farmer health in sunny Colorado. Site was built without removing topsoil and has remained properly vegetated since construction. Features Nunn clay loam soil, irrigation tap, and allowance for tilling and bed prep between rows. Available through the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center’s (CALC) agribusiness incubator program. Details & inquiry at https://www.coagrivoltaic.org/agribusiness-hub or carolita@coagrivoltaic.org
Current & Past Practices
Additional Details
This is special arrangement that will take an creative and innovative farmer willing to work outside the box. Biggest preferences are: crops should not grow tall enough to shade panels and compost piles not allowed due to heat generation being a risk within the solar site. Not a fit for you but are interested in learning more? Reach out to Agricultural Outreach Coordinator Carolita Landers; carolita@coagrivoltaic.org
Does the landholder have experience with an agricultural operation on the property?
No
Has the property been in production during the last year?
No
Opportunity
Lease
$1/yearPartnership Opportunity
Tenure Arrangement Details
CALC asks that participant farmer be willing to share agribusiness data in order to inform case studies exploring the variety of agricultural applications within solar arrays. Farmer agrees to follow solar safety as required by solar asset owner and best agrivoltaic practices. CALC will serve as resource, farmer advocate and mediator between solar asset managers and farmer. Please do not contact solar asset managers with questions and direct all initial inquiries to listed contact.
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Conservation Status:
This land is protected under conservation easements or other programs.
Conservation Easement Details
This site offers a negligible lease (e.g., $1/month to cover NNN, taxes, etc.) in exchange for maintaining weeds, grass, and vegetation planted along the exterior fenceline. Leases involve the landowner, solar asset manager, and farmer. CALC provides business coaching, startup funding (case basis), and solar safety support. Contact Carolita@coagrivoltaic.org for details, additional available sites, or questions.