Solar grazing budgets and cost comparison study

American Solar Grazing Association|ASGA Industry Report|2023

30%

Key Impact

Lower costs than traditional maintenance

Key Finding

Solar grazing costs are typically 30% lower than traditional landscape maintenance.

Overview

American Solar Grazing Association present compelling evidence for maintenance cost reduction through regenerative practices. This 2023 study demonstrates how alternative vegetation management approaches can significantly reduce O&M expenses while improving environmental outcomes.

Methodology

The study compared traditional mechanical maintenance approaches with regenerative alternatives, tracking costs, labor requirements, and operational metrics across multiple installations over extended periods.

Relevance to TerraNext

TerraNext's regenerative management philosophy aligns directly with these findings. Solar grazing costs are typically 30% lower than traditional landscape maintenance. Our approach incorporates directed grazing and native vegetation establishment to achieve similar cost reductions while building soil health and biodiversity.

Key Implications

Maintenance costs can be reduced by 30-75% depending on approach
Reduced mechanical intervention preserves soil structure and biology
Lower cleaning frequency needed when dust generation is controlled at source
Initial investment in regenerative transition typically pays back within 2-3 years