Nature's Mowers for Your Solar Investment
Great Lakes Solar Shepherd deploys managed sheep grazing to keep vegetation on site clean, compliant, and thriving — while reducing the noise, fuel, and risk of conventional mowing.
Benefits for Asset Owners
Reduce Panel Damage Risk
Rocks launched by mower blades are the #1 cause of panel micro-cracks. Sheep never throw debris — protecting your panels and your warranty.
Comparable O&M Costs
Grazing reduces the amount of conventional mowing needed, thus reducing the risk of damage associated with mowing.
Positive Public Image
Sheep graze quietly around operating arrays — one can't help but be mesmerized by a flock of grazing sheep. Leverage local farmer employment and local food with the local community.
Reduced Liability & Safety Incidents
Reduce risks associated with fuel storage, heavy machinery operation near electrical infrastructure, and worker injury from mechanical equipment.
Consistent Compliance
Vegetation heights stay within spec throughout the growing season. Sheep graze continuously and are able to get to areas that mowers can't.
Benefits for the Community & Environment
Solar grazing doesn't just serve asset owners — it builds healthier ecosystems and stronger communities around every project.
Improved Soil Health
Sheep hooves gently aerate compacted soils while their manure adds organic matter and nutrients, building topsoil that was often degraded during construction.
Pollinator Habitat Restoration
Targeted grazing encourages diverse native plant regrowth, creating thriving meadow ecosystems that support bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators.
Reduced Emissions Vegetation Control
Our flocks replace thousands of gallons of fuel consumption per site each season.
Local Agricultural Economy
Keep money circulating in rural communities near solar installations.
Community Goodwill
Neighbors love the sheep. Solar grazing transforms community perception of solar projects from industrial eyesore to pastoral landscape.
Water Quality Protection
By greatly reducing herbicide application and reducing soil erosion, solar grazing protects the Great Lakes watershed that communities depend on.
Ready to Put Your Solar Site Out to Pasture?
Contact Great Lakes Solar Shepherd today for a complimentary site assessment. We'll evaluate your project — then deliver a custom grazing plan that protects your investment.