About Us
Our story began when founder Justin Aydelotte inherited his family's farm. The farm was still in production, but it was operating at a loss.
Solar on a small portion of the land helped create stable income while preserving the larger farm for agriculture. What started as one family's solution became a mission to help others.
Today we bring agriculture, engineering, community engagement, finance, and development experience to the same goal: helping farms stay productive and positioned for the future.
Our Story Timeline
From one family farm to a farmer-first mission
2013
Justin inherits the family farm in rural Maryland.
2020
After years of losses, the family decides to convert a portion to solar.
2021
Neighbors hear about the idea and ask Good Idea Solar to help them too.
2022
Good Idea Solar is founded.
2023
First projects move ahead, including a signed 20-year power agreement in Tennessee.
Today
Four projects are in development across Tennessee and Maryland.
Our Values
Service, trust, and partnership guide every project
Service
We exist to help farmers, landowners, and communities succeed.
Trust
We build lasting relationships through honesty, transparency, and follow-through.
Partnership
We believe the best outcomes happen when everyone succeeds.
How It Works
A practical process for responsible development
The work starts with a conversation and a site visit. From there, we evaluate whether a small solar footprint can support the farm, the community, and the landowner's long-term goals.
Step 1
Initial Conversation
A local Good Idea Solar person learns about your farm, goals, and questions before recommending any next step.
Step 2
Site Evaluation
We walk the property and review acreage, access, terrain, electrical infrastructure, and current agricultural use.
Step 3
Feasibility Assessment
We determine whether a small solar footprint can responsibly support the farm and community.
Step 4
Development
We handle development work, keep the landowner informed, and structure the project around a revenue-sharing partnership.
Step 5
Construction
If the project moves forward, construction is planned around the farm, local needs, and continued agricultural use.
Step 6
Long-Term Operations
The farm benefits from a long-term partnership, ongoing stewardship, and a plan to return the land to agricultural use.
Why We're Different
We partner with farmers instead of treating land like a transaction
Selling land ends the farm story. We do the opposite: ownership stays with the landowner, most of the farm stays in agriculture, and the project is planned so the land can return fully to farming at the end.
- Local relationships within the communities we serve.
- Revenue share instead of only a flat lease.
- Clear answers from a team that sources land and develops projects in-house.
- Research-backed agrivoltaic practices that can support grazing, soil moisture, and pollinator habitat.
- Responsible decommissioning so the land can return fully to agricultural use.
Meet the Team
A team built around agriculture, development, and service
Good Idea Solar brings together expertise in agriculture, engineering, military leadership, finance, and renewable energy development. Our team is united by a commitment to helping farms remain productive, profitable, and connected to their communities.
Justin Aydelotte
Founder & CEO
Ian Dezen
Co-Founder & Chief Engineering Officer
Jennifer Morash
Chief Agrivoltaics Officer
On sabbatical with AAAS until September 2027.
Ian Gorski
VP, Tennessee Business Development
JP Moscarella
Board Advisor
FAQ
Common questions from farmers and landowners
No. You keep ownership of your land. Good Idea Solar works as a partner, not a buyer.
Yes. Only a portion of the land is used for solar, and projects are planned so the larger farm can remain in agriculture wherever the site allows it.
The timeline depends on the property, utility process, permitting, and community requirements. We explain each step before moving forward.
Acreage, location, community-solar program availability, terrain, access, and nearby electrical infrastructure all matter.
Good Idea Solar shares the revenue the solar project produces with the farmer rather than offering only a flat lease.
Projects are structured with long-term stewardship in mind, including responsible decommissioning and returning the land to future agricultural use.
Selling land is final. Partnering with Good Idea Solar keeps ownership with you, keeps most of the farm in agriculture, and creates income from a small portion of the property.
Talk with a farmer-first development team.
We would be happy to walk through your questions and discuss whether solar makes sense for your farm.