Adverse Agricultural Lands specified by the Ministry of Agriculture is premitted for renewable energy installations without agricultural integration requirements. Landowners can receive stable rental income without needing to change land classification.
Specified Adverse Agricultural Zones
According to Article 30 of the "Regulations for Examining the Application of Structuring Farming Facilities on Agricultural Land", the Ministry of Agriculture has assessed adverse agricultural lands nationwide:
- 2015 Announcement – Zones 1–18 covering 1,253 hectares.
- 2017 Update – Zones 19–38 adding 1,130 hectares.
- 2018 Revision – Adjustments to Zones 8–13
Installation Guidelines
Land Use Planning
- Solar installations must be planned for entire agricultural land.
- Total setup must not exceed 70% of the total land area.
Structural Configuration
- Point-based foundation installations ensure proper placement.
- Solar panel spacing allows sufficient sunlight penetration.
Buffer Zone
- Minimum 1.5-meter separation from adjacent farmland for proper land isolation.
Landowner Benefits
Rental income surpasses fallow land subsidies
Land management prevents illegal encroachment
Land restoration enhances soil quality and promotes natural regeneration
Ethical Operations
No large-scale excavation or illegal waste disposal concerns.
Land classification remains unchanged, ensuring property rights remain protected.
No tax burdens—land reverts to agricultural use after lease expiration.
Solar installations are silent, safe, and environmentally clean
Installation Process
1. Verify land eligibility based on Ministry-designated non-arable agricultural zones.
2. Landowners sign a lease agreement, choosing between fixed rental payments or electricity revenue sharing.
3. Apply for agricultural land permit approval, allowing green energy installations without agricultural integration.
4. Upon approval, submit a government compliance registration.
5. Legally install solar power plants without land classification changes or unauthorized excavation.
6. Complete installation, connect to the grid, and share electricity revenue.