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Solar Land Agent, LLC helps renewable energy developers identify promising solar, battery storage, solar plus storage, data centers and related infrastructure opportunities. We support site selection, landowner outreach, site-control efforts, due diligence coordination, and community engagement.
We work as an extension of the developer’s team, bringing experience in real estate, finance, agriculture, economic development, and renewable energy to the work that happens long before construction begins. Our approach is practical, diligent, and relationship-driven.
Land use remains one of the most important challenges in clean energy deployment. Local ordinances, community concerns, delays, and cancellations can all affect whether a project moves forward. That is why we believe education, communication, and early relationship-building are essential.
Our team has supported approximately 1 GW of Renewable Energy Projects across Multiple states in the last 3 years.
How We Support Renewable Energy Projects
Solar Land Agent supports developers, landowners, and project teams during the early stages of renewable energy development. Some of our most requested services include:
- Site-selection support for solar, BESS, and solar plus storage
- Preliminary land feasibility review
- Market and opportunity analysis
- Landowner engagement and outreach
- Site-control support
- Lease option and purchase option coordination
- Land sale and acquisition support
- Solar and BESS mapping review
- Property and valuation analysis
- Community and stakeholder awareness
- Custom renewable energy project support
Why Choose Solar Land Agent LLC?
Solar Land Agent is active in the renewable energy and land-professional communities.
We are also proud to be members of many renewable energy and sustainability organizations, including E2, SEIA, AAPL, WRISE, WEN, EcoWomen, Solar Sisters, ASES, NAR, the Georgia Solar Association, Southface, and other local, state, and national organizatio
Solar Land Agent is active in the renewable energy and land-professional communities.
We are also proud to be members of many renewable energy and sustainability organizations, including E2, SEIA, AAPL, WRISE, WEN, EcoWomen, Solar Sisters, ASES, NAR, the Georgia Solar Association, Southface, and other local, state, and national organizations.
Mary Ellen Barker, one of our Founders, also serves on the Board of Directors for the American Solar Energy Society.
At Solar Land Agent LLC. We believe strong projects are built through trust, clear communication, and respect for the land.
Whether we are supporting a developer’s internal team or speaking face-to-face with landowners and stakeholders, our goal is to help move responsible opportunities forward with care and diligence.
For many landowner
At Solar Land Agent LLC. We believe strong projects are built through trust, clear communication, and respect for the land.
Whether we are supporting a developer’s internal team or speaking face-to-face with landowners and stakeholders, our goal is to help move responsible opportunities forward with care and diligence.
For many landowners, solar or battery storage is not simply a project. It may involve family history, long-term plans, financial goals, stewardship, and the property's future.
We believe landowners deserve time, clear information, and thoughtful guidance as they consider whether a renewable energy opportunity is right for their property and family. These decisions can affect land for decades, so the process should begin with listening, education, and trust.
Every property comes with a story. We begin by listening, helping landowners better understand potential opportunities while respecting that the right decision is the one that fits their family and property.
With energy demand increasing and renewable energy development becoming more complex, successful projects require more than availab
Every property comes with a story. We begin by listening, helping landowners better understand potential opportunities while respecting that the right decision is the one that fits their family and property.
With energy demand increasing and renewable energy development becoming more complex, successful projects require more than available acreage. They require the right site, the right landowner relationship, and the right early-stage support.
Whether your team needs support with landowner outreach, project siting, site control, or community engagement, Solar Land Agent is ready to help.
Tell us how we can support your next renewable energy opportunity.
AGRIVOLTAICS: WHERE AGRICULTURE MEETS SOLAR INNOVATION
Sheep Grazing
Crops Growing Under & Between Panels
Crops Growing Under & Between Panels
Crops Growing Under & Between Panels
Crops Growing Under & Between Panels
Crops Growing Under & Between Panels
Agrivoltaics offers an exciting opportunity to think differently about how land can support both agriculture and renewable energy.
At Solar Land Agent, LLC, we believe that dual-use solar projects should begin with respect for the land, the landowner, and the property's agricultural history. When thoughtfully planned, agrivoltaics and solar grazing may help preserve agricultural use, diversify farm income, support rural communities, and create long-term renewable energy value.
We maintain relationships with agrivoltaics experts, solar-grazing professionals, and agricultural partners who understand that every property is different. Not every site is suited for dual-use solar, but when the conditions are right, these projects can create meaningful opportunities for landowners, developers, and communities.
Meet the founders
Mary Ellen Barker, Co-Founder & CEO
Mary Ellen Barker is a Co-founder and CEO of Solar Land Agent, LLC, a leading firm specializing in land for solar projects. She collaborates with renewable energy partners to identify and develop optimal sites for solar farms. Her extensive experience in both the public and private sectors provides a unique perspective on renewable energy initiatives, particularly in the realm of agrivoltaics. Mary Ellen's journey into renewable energy was fueled by her commitment to reducing carbon emissions and exploring alternative energy sources.
Previously, she served as the International Trade Director for the Georgia Department of Agriculture, where she successfully launched Georgia agricultural products into international markets. The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) acknowledged her contributions to expanding global market opportunities by awarding her the "International Honor Award."
With a robust background in agribusiness, business development, economic development, and real estate, Mary Ellen also holds a position on the Board of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES), advocating for solar farming initiatives.
Mary Ellen credits her success and strong work ethic to her upbringing on a farm, where she learned the value of servant leadership through her engagement with various charitable organizations. A native of Georgia, she graduated from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business with a degree in Finance & Risk Management and earned her MBA from Mercer University.
C2EX ENDORSED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Gary Barker, Co-Founder & COO
Gary Barker is a Senior Finance Executive with 20 years of global experience across a diversity of industries, managing firms spanning all phases of the growth cycle, including Solar Farms and Agrivoltaics.
As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he is passionate about leveraging his 15 years of Technology experience in the Renewable sector, focusing on Solar Farming and Land for Solar initiatives. His industry experience spans cloud-native eCommerce, Software as a Service (SaaS), Digital Transformation, and Renewable Energy.
His educational accomplishments include a BBA - Finance, graduating Magna Cum Laude, MS - Finance, and a MS - International Business from Georgia State University, where he received the George J. Malanos Graduate Award for Academic Excellence. His industry credentials include Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
Having spent many summers visiting US National Parks and countless weekends enjoying the great outdoors, Gary is passionate about renewable energy technology and the promise of a sustainable future, particularly through his work as a Solar Land consultant.
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NOT EVERY PARCEL CAN BECOME A RENEWABLE ENERGY SITE
Owning a large property does not automatically mean it is suitable for solar or battery storage.
Landowners sometimes contact us after hearing about a nearby project or receiving interest from a developer. They want to know whether their property may have similar potential. That is a reasonable question, but the answer depends on much more than the number of acres.
Renewable-energy development involves the property, surrounding infrastructure, project requirements, landowner interests, local conditions, and the likelihood that the opportunity can continue to advance.
Some properties deserve further consideration. Others carry limitations that make development unlikely.
Farming insights
Farming teaches you that worthwhile results rarely happen according to a perfect schedule. Weather changes, Markets change, Equipment breaks, and plans have to be reconsidered.
Renewable energy development requires a similar kind of patience. A promising project may face delays, changing conditions, and decisions that no one could have predicted when the first conversation took place.
Patience does not mean standing still. It means continuing the work, staying attentive, and being willing to adjust as circumstances change.
My farming background taught me to respect people who remain steady through uncertainty. That quality matters to developers, landowners, and communities navigating a project that may take years to develop.
Progress is not always easy to see from one day to the next. Over time, consistent work begins to show
