97 continue to have large local content . When we lease land , the land owners take equity in the project , and we also find key community liaisons to fill skills gaps and make sure that they come in as equity partners as well .” It is of paramount importance , Arthur says , to ensure communities reap the benefits of the projects . All these projects are 20 to 30-year projects , so you really do need that local attention , care and ownership to ensure those projects get what they need as the market moves in the future .” In an age where the challenges of the energy transition are being answered in earnest , a lot can be learned from Solis RE ’ s model of collaboration , community engagement , and technological flexibility .

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