Agrivoltaics RFP
Request for Agrivoltaics Proposals in Montgomery County, Maryland
Chaberton Energy invites Maryland farmers to respond to two requests for proposal (RFPs) to farm up to 27 acres of land in Montgomery County as part of an agrivoltaics initiative. Agrivoltaics is the practice of co-locating solar power projects with farming activities.
This opportunity will provide selected farmers with access to land at no cost as well as compensation for vegetation management at the site, plus the chance to participate in one of Montgomery County’s first agrivoltaics projects.
Chaberton is working with Okovate Sustainable Energy to solicit and evaluate proposals from farmers interested in using the land under and between the projects’ rows of solar panels for crop farming and/or animal grazing.
About the Projects
The sites feature high-quality soils and are designed to support grazing and table crops separately or in combination with pollinator habitats. Elevated and appropriately spaced solar arrays create a unique microclimate that reduces water use and may enhance soil health while providing crop protection.
SUGARLOAF
Chaberton Solar Sugarloaf is a 5.23 megawatt project spanning 19 acres, with 16 acres covered by the solar array and a 3-acre buffer zone. Approximately 10 acres of land in between solar panel rows and a total of 13 acres are available for agricultural use.
Location:
20597 Darnestown Road
Dickerson, Maryland
RAMIERE
Chaberton Solar Ramiere is a 3.88 megawatt project spanning 11 acres, with 8 acres covered by the solar array and a 2-acre buffer zone. Approximately 5 acres of land in between solar panel rows and a total of 7 acres are available for agricultural use.
Location:
17600 Whites Ferry Road
Poolesville, Maryland
How to Submit a Proposal
Farmers or agricultural operators may respond with proposals for one or both agrivoltaics sites. Applicants must submit a proposal that provides a clear vision for how they will utilize the site(s) and that outlines their approach to vegetation management, agricultural production and sustainable practices.
Application: The application form is available for online completion below, or as a downloadable PDF.
Questions: Email agrivoltaics@chaberton.com.
Deadline: May 20, 2026