Renewable energy specialists striving to improve communities in South Africa

Lease Your Land for Solar Farms in South Africa – Earn Long-Term Passive Income

Landowners across South Africa are turning unused or low-productivity land into a reliable income stream by partnering with experienced solar developers like African Earth Energy Group (AEEG).

Why Landowners Choose AEEG Over Other Solar Companies

  • Landowner-first approach with transparent and fair lease agreements
  • Strong emphasis on community benefits and local job creation
  • Full project management — you pay nothing upfront
  • Compatible with continued grazing (Agrivoltaics)
  • Long-term leases (25–40 years) with annual escalation

How Much Can You Earn Leasing Land for Solar?

Typical lease rates in South Africa range from R1,500 to R4,500+ per hectare per month depending on location, size, and solar resources. AEEG offers competitive rates with clear contracts.

Our Solar Farm Development Process

  1. Free land assessment and solar feasibility study
  2. Competitive lease proposal tailored to your property
  3. We handle all permits, environmental approvals, and grid connection
  4. Professional construction with minimal disruption
  5. Regular payments and ongoing relationship management

Active Project Areas

Limpopo (Mokopane), KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Free State and North West.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much land do I need?

Minimum viable size is typically 20–50 hectares, but every site is assessed individually.

Can I still farm or graze on the land?

Yes. Many projects successfully combine solar with sheep grazing.

What happens at the end of the lease?

The site is fully decommissioned and rehabilitated at no cost to you.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation land assessment.

Our Story

AEEG was founded to give local people in South African communities a stake in the green energy revolution. Ensuring that the solar power, wind power, and battery storage projects we would develop benefit everyone involved – including farm owners with unused land and the people in their communities.

We knew that the thousands of acres of unused agricultural and industrial land in South Africa could be transformed for the good of both local people and planet earth. We are dedicated to putting communities right at the heart of all our projects.

Today, we work with local landowners, governments, municipalities, businesses, and communities to turn idle land into productive green energy installations. 

The Community-Minded Renewable Energy Company

African Earth Energy Group (AEEG) is a sustainable energy company that focuses on the design and delivery of large-scale solar and wind farm installations in South Africa. What sets us apart from other green energy specialists, however, is our unwavering commitment to improving communities – and the lives of people within them.

Our sustainable energy experts identify and secure viable sites for wind and solar farms. We then work closely with our partners to raise the finance required to fund them. From that point, we act as hands-on project managers throughout the construction phase – delivering jobs for local people and healthy returns for stakeholders.

We are on a mission to bring renewable energy closer to local people – one large-scale wind or solar power project at a time.

The AEEG Team

AEEG is guided by a dedicated leader passionate about advancing societal progress and addressing climate change. The founder of AEEG is instrumental in connecting African communities with investors, engineers, and construction specialists, fostering partnerships to create sustainable energy projects that yield broad benefits.
AEEG's founder takes a hands-on approach to delivering profitable renewable energy solutions in South Africa. With over 20 years of experience in sales and business development, she leverages extensive expertise from both public and private sectors to drive impactful outcomes.

Social Development

While we understand the need to make green energy infrastructure profitable, we believe that the transition to renewables has the power to benefit everyone – from wealthy investors to local people struggling to make ends meet.

We aim to work closely with local people in their communities to improve lives and neighborhoods. At the center of our mission is the desire to educate, create jobs, and develop more equitable economies on the African continent.

The world is in the middle of a hugely significant period of change. AEEG is determined to play a leading role in that change. However, our involvement isn't limited to reducing carbon emissions – it's also about delivering long-term and sustainable societal change to ensure the African economy delivers for everyone.

Interested in Partnering

We're excited to partner with landowners for collaborative projects. If you have unused farmland and are interested in exploring solar development opportunities, please reach out for an initial consultation.