Welcome to this episode of the Clean Energy Chronicles! Today, we have Dillan Wilson and Mitch May, co-founders of Land Acquisition LLC, sharing their journey in the renewable energy and land acquisition space. Starting with Mitch’s early career in construction and solar, and Dillan’s background in real estate and environmental compliance, they’ve come together to form a dynamic partnership.
In this episode, we cover:
- Mitch and Dillan's backgrounds and how they came to start Land Acquisition LLC.
- The challenges and opportunities they faced in the first few months of operation.
- The process of expanding their team and training new members from the ground up.
- Their focus on finding prime sites for distributed generation (DG) and community solar projects.
- The significance of tracking state legislation and the varying risk appetites of developers.
- Creative solutions for overcoming land acquisition challenges, including negotiating lease rates and addressing municipal ordinances.
- Their perspectives on the future growth of the renewable energy market and the increasing importance of land origination in the industry.
Dillan and Mitch share valuable insights on how they differentiate themselves in a competitive market, their approach to expanding into new areas, and the importance of building strong relationships with landowners and communities.
If you’re a developer looking to learn more about Land Acquisition LLC or interested in potential partnerships, reach out to Dillan and Mitch.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the intricacies of land acquisition for renewable energy projects and the future of the industry.
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