Landowner Information:
Name: John & Mary ThompsonEntity Type: Individual OwnersMailing Address: 1254 County Road 17, Amarillo, TX 79118Phone: (555) 123-4567Email: john.thompson@email.com
Property Details:
Parcel Size: 320 acresCounty: Potter County, TXState: TexasZoning Classification: Agricultural (AG) – Eligible for Renewable Energy UseLand Use: Currently used for grazing cattle, minimal infrastructureOwnership Duration: 25 years (since 1999)Surface & Mineral Rights: Owns surface rights but mineral rights leased to XYZ Oil Co.Recent Sales/Lease History: No recent sales; previous lease for oil & gas exploration in 2012
Development Potential:
Proximity to Transmission Lines: 2.5 miles from 345 kV transmission lineProximity to Substation: 5 miles from Amarillo West SubstationSolar Resource Potential: 5.5 kWh/m²/day (High Suitability)Wind Resource Potential: Class 4 Wind (Moderate-High Suitability)Pipeline Proximity: 1.2 miles from an active oil pipelineEnvironmental & Regulatory Concerns: No wetlands or protected wildlife areas on-siteCommunity Sentiment: Local policies supportive of renewable energy projects
Strategic Opportunity for Development:
✅ Ideal for Solar Farm Development – High solar irradiance and flat land make it an excellent candidate.
✅ Potential for Wind Lease – Moderate-high wind class, though further study may be required.
✅ Existing Energy Lease Experience – Familiarity with lease agreements may streamline negotiations.
✅ Minimal Environmental Barriers – No significant restrictions that could delay project approvals.