Harvey Solar

The ultimate goal is to have a positive environmental impact overall. Both the project financing and permitting process include extensive reviews. The project development process starts with environmental studies to confirm site-specific conditions, which informs the design and management plans for all aspects of the project. LRE has a company culture that focuses on positive environmental stewardship, best-in-class safety protocol, and a commitment to being a good, long-term neighbor and contributor to the community. 

LRE will be responsible for maintaining the solar facility and property, including access roads, buildings, and energy infrastructure. We implement vegetation and biodiversity management practices to promote the establishment of native vegetation to reduce invasive plant species, often including pollinator-friendly seed mixes. On some projects, we partner with sheep grazers to manage vegetation, while others use mechanical mowing, or a mix of both approaches.

Solar panel technology has advanced significantly in recent years. LRE typically uses thin-film solar with tempered glass and anti-reflective coatings, minimizing glare. The moving mechanical parts of a solar facility produce minimal noise and are usually inaudible beyond the property boundaries based on the setbacks that are included in the facility’s design.

The average life of a solar facility is approximately 30 to 40 years, but with proper maintenance, it can last longer. Many projects may also be “repowered” to extend the productive life of the project. This includes upgrading existing components to improve performance or increase capacity, which requires additional reviews and permits. At the end of the life of the project, the Harvey Solar project will be responsible for removing equipment and restoring the site.

1. Solar on Farmland
2. Solar and Property Values
3. Living Near a Project
4. Wildlife and Solar
5. Solar Decommissioning