Overview

• Solar developers, environmental groups, farmers, and tribes reached a landmark agreement to facilitate large solar farm construction.
• The agreement aims to resolve land use and environmental concerns that often block solar projects.
• It provides a framework for more public input and avoiding legal battles over proposed solar farms.
• While fossil fuel interests are not included, the agreement could accelerate solar energy use and address climate change.
• It remains unclear if the agreement will reduce local opposition to specific projects.