What Is a Solar Decommissioning Bond?
A solar decommissioning bond is a surety bond required by state, county, or local authorities to ensure that a solar energy developer will properly remove solar equipment and restore the land at the end of a project’s life cycle.
This bond protects landowners and government agencies from:
- Abandoned solar equipment
- Failure to restore the site
- Environmental damage
- Non‑compliance with decommissioning plans
- Financial loss if the developer defaults
If you’re developing a commercial or utility‑scale solar project, you may be required to file this bond before receiving project approval.
Solar Decommissioning Bond Amount & Cost
Bond amounts vary widely depending on:
- Project size (MW capacity)
- Estimated decommissioning cost
- Land restoration requirements
- State or county regulations
Your cost depends on:
- Bond amount
- Credit score
- Company financials
- Project scope
Most applicants qualify with competitive rates, even for high‑value bonds.
Who Needs a Solar Decommissioning Bond?
You may need a solar decommissioning bond if you are:
- A utility‑scale solar developer
- A commercial solar EPC contractor
- A land‑lease solar operator
- A renewable energy developer
- A solar farm owner
Any entity installing long‑term solar infrastructure on leased or permitted land may be required to file this bond.
Requirements & Eligibility
Agencies typically require:
- Approved decommissioning plan
- Bond equal to estimated removal cost
- Credit review
- Financial statements
- Compliance with environmental regulations
- Annual or periodic renewal
Some jurisdictions require updated bond amounts every 5–10 years.
How the process works in three easy steps
1
Complete the App
Complete the 60‑second application
2
Secure the low rates
We secure the lowest rate available
3
Receive your bond
You receive your same day bond issuance for agency filing
Why Choose Us?
Lowest rates from A‑rated sureties
Fast approvals
Digital delivery
- Renewable energy bond specialists
- 100% compliance guaranteed
Top questions answered
Our most common questions answered efficiently.
Pricing depends on the bond amount, your credit, and your financials. Rates are competitive even for large projects.
Most applicants receive same‑day approval.
It guarantees that you will remove solar equipment and restore the land according to your approved decommissioning plan.
Bonds are generally non‑refundable once issued.
Yes — each solar project typically requires its own bond.
