LRE to Host Solar Sheep Grazing Training with American Solar Grazing Association

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading renewable energy company, advancing sustainable land use through solar grazing.

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) will host its first grazing training at the Morrow Lake Solar facility in Frio County, Texas, on October 23 in collaboration with the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA). The session will bring together solar industry professionals, grazing experts, and community partners to learn about the use of agrivoltaics, combining renewable energy production with sustainable agriculture, across utility-scale projects.

LRE incorporates solar grazing as part of its vegetation management strategy to help restore soil health, prevent erosion, extend pollinator bloom cycles, reduce emissions, and minimize chemical use.

“Hosting this training is part of LRE’s strong commitment to responsible development and land stewardship,” said Willem van der Ven, Chief Operating Officer at LRE. “We work with experts in soil science, ecology, and regenerative agriculture to develop vegetation management plans that promote biodiversity. By embracing solar grazing and other innovative practices, we are helping create long-term value for the land, our local partners, and the broader environment.”

The certification training is open to solar professionals across asset management, operations, development, sustainability, community engagement, construction and engineering, offering value to employees at every level, from site technicians to senior leadership.

The comprehensive training includes:

• Grazing and vegetation management
• Sheep care and behavior around equipment and personnel
• Site safety, potential hazards, and mortality response protocols
• Livestock guardian dog integration
• Designing sheep-friendly solar project layouts
• Best practices for partnering with local grazers

LRE is proud to serve as one of the hosts for ASGA’s 2025 certification training series. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing agrivoltaics, improving environmental outcomes, and building stronger relationships between renewable energy companies and the agricultural community.

About LRE

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.  

LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and is developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of the largest defined pension plans in Canada, with C$128.6 billion in net assets (as of Dec 31, 2023). For more information, visit www.lreus.com.