08/18/2026
When people rush to criticize solar projects, they often ignore what we view as the core component of a project's success: the landowners and farmers behind it, who choose to participate. Farmers choose to participate in solar projects for a variety of reasons. For Billy and Amy Bopes, a 3rd generation family of farmers in Northwest Indiana, it was in order to save their farm and keep it in the family. Throughout their journey with us, they have evolved their farming expertise into a brand new industry: solar grazing. Today, they are leading our efforts at the 400 MW Mammoth North Solar project, maximizing the use of their land and paving the way for a new generation of agrivoltaics farmers!
Thank you, Billy, Amy and the entire Bope family for your wonderful partnership. We are honored to call you our friends and partners!
This great story was published by GreatNews.Life
Based in Philadelphia, Doral Renewables LLC focuses on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, with integration of agrivoltaic practices, across the country. The company stands as a steadfast ally to farmers, supporting sustainable energy solutions and dri...