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USDA land disclosure overhaul threatens solar lease agreements and tax equity deals
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The USDA's proposed overhaul of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act mandates stricter land disclosure rules for foreign-backed clean energy projects, including reduced leasehold reporting exemptions and steep fines for non-compliance, directly impacting solar project lease agreements and financing.
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You must urgently audit your land leases and ownership structures as new USDA rules expose foreign-backed solar projects to heavy fines and financing restrictions. Preparing now avoids costly disruptions and preserves your project's bankability.
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