Seebury · Solar Solutions for Tribal Nations

Solar Power is
Tribal Power.

Solar power is an ideal technology for Tribal properties and Tribal lands. It makes money. It provides energy security. And it is in keeping with the Tribal values of stewardship, self-determination, and leaving the land better than you found it.

☀ Energy Security 💰 Revenue Generation 🛡 Perimeter Security 🏛 Tribal Tax Advantages 📊 30-Year Fixed Energy Costs ⚡ 500 MW Installed
Solar Sentinel Solution

Perimeter security
that pays for itself.

By using solar power to offset the power requirements at all Defense and High Value Facilities, Seebury creates an opportunity for consistent situational awareness — without the ongoing utility cost burden that undermines most security deployments.

The Solar Sentinel deploys vertical solar panels with integrated IP surveillance, ground sensors, and fiber connectivity along facility perimeters. Every meter of fence line becomes an energy-generating security asset — generating up to 5 MW per 10 acres of fence line.

5 MW
Per 10 acres of fence line
500 MW
Successfully installed
80+ yrs
Combined experience
$2B+
Deals structured
Solar Sentinel — Integrated Features
Vertical solar panels integrated into perimeter fence structures — no additional land footprint
IP surveillance cameras powered by the fence line generation — always-on, no grid dependency
Ground sensors and intrusion detection woven into the infrastructure
Fiber optic connectivity along the full perimeter for data transmission
Turnkey delivery model — engineering, procurement, construction, and O&M as a single engagement
Ideal for casino security perimeters, reservation boundaries, high-value cultural sites, and administrative facilities
Energy offset reduces or eliminates the utility bill for security operations — positive ROI from day one
Backed by 80+ years of combined solar experience and $2B+ in structured project financing
Why Solar for Tribal Nations

The sun has always been yours.

While there's only one sun, there are several categories of solar projects that take advantage of its presence as the world's most abundant resource. Tribal lands are particularly well-positioned to capture every category.

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It Makes Money

Onsite solar PV can replace 75% or more of power currently purchased from the utility — eliminating "Peak Demand" charges that utilities use to extract maximum revenue from large facilities.

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Energy Independence

Your power costs are fixed for the life of the project — approximately 30 years. An offer that utilities are structurally incapable of matching. Price certainty is sovereignty.

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Land Stewardship

It's earth and people friendly. Solar generation on tribal land honors the responsibility to maintain and improve what has been held in trust for generations.

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Unique Tribal Incentives

Tribal New Market Tax Credits, double depreciation rates, employment incentives, and tribal-specific federal advantages offset approximately 50% of capital costs — advantages unavailable to non-tribal developers.

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Project Partnerships

Seebury partners with tribal property owners to develop solar PV projects that result in a long-term revenue stream to the property owner. We make the process — and the decision — easier.

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PPA or Ownership

When you have the proper data, it is easier to decide whether to own the system outright or enter into a Power Purchase Agreement. In either event, you secure energy cost savings for decades.

Tribal Financial Advantages

Structural advantages no private developer can match.

Federal tax law recognizes tribal sovereignty. The result is a stack of financial advantages that dramatically improves the economics of every energy project on tribal land.

Federal Tax Exemptions
Like any governmental entity, Tribes and tribal enterprises are exempt from Federal taxes. Business entities formed between a tribe and private companies may qualify for partial or full exemption depending on structure.
State Tax Exemption on Improvements
Tribal trust lands and improvements on such lands are exempt from state taxation — significantly reducing or eliminating property tax burdens on energy infrastructure. No comparable exemption exists for private developers.
Sales Tax Exemptions
Sales tax exemptions exist for equipment used in operating a tribally owned business. On a multi-million dollar solar installation, equipment sales tax represents a substantial capital cost reduction from day one.
New Market Tax Credits
New Markets Tax Credits are available for businesses making capital investments on Indian reservations — providing tax credits that reduce the effective cost of capital for energy infrastructure significantly.
Wage Tax Credit — Employment Incentive
Employers receive a tax credit of up to 20% of wages and health insurance for qualified individuals living on or near the reservation. Energy project construction and O&M employment directly qualifies.
Accelerated Depreciation
If equipment and buildings are owned by the non-tribal business partner but located on tribal land, the non-tribal owner can claim double depreciation rates — dramatically improving the equity return profile for capital partners.
Solar Project Categories

Two paths to energy sovereignty.

Seebury evaluates every tribal property individually — recommending the deployment model that maximizes energy savings, revenue generation, and long-term tribal benefit.

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Onsite Solar — Distributed Power

Solar modules mounted on rooftops, parking canopies, or ground-mounted on tribal land. Power is used directly by tribal buildings and enterprises — creating savings and energy independence simultaneously.

Replaces 75%+ of utility-purchased power — including peak demand charges
30-year fixed energy costs — utilities cannot compete with this guarantee
~50% capital cost offset through federal and tribal tax incentives
Tribal New Market Tax Credits, double depreciation, employment incentives all apply
Earth and people friendly — consistent with tribal values of land stewardship
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Project Partnerships — Revenue Generation

Seebury partners with tribal property owners to develop solar PV projects that generate a long-term revenue stream to the tribal nation — not just energy savings, but new income.

Complete data package: project cost, tax incentive analysis, financing options, investment analysis
Ownership or Power Purchase Agreement — evaluated on tribal-specific economics
Turnkey — engineering, procurement, construction, and ongoing O&M
80+ years combined solar experience · 500 MW successfully installed
$2B+ in renewable energy project financing arranged
Why Seebury

Proven at every scale.

80+
Years combined solar experience
500 MW
Successfully installed
$2B+
In project financing arranged
30 yr
Fixed energy cost guarantee
Turnkey Delivery
Custom system engineering, installation, interconnection, permitting, and commissioning — all under one contract
Equipment Procurement
Only products with proven track records and manufacturer-backed performance warranties — no experimental technology
O&M for Life
Preventive maintenance, regular inspections, and performance guarantees — ensuring maximum output for the full project life

Ready to bring solar to your nation?

Seebury works directly with tribal leadership, tribal enterprises, and tribal energy authorities to evaluate, structure, and deliver solar projects that respect sovereignty and maximize long-term tribal benefit. No obligation — just honest analysis.

Seebury · Tribal Solar Consultant
Patrick Stansbury
Program Manager — Seebury Multiservice Solutions
NativeOne · First Nations Financial
Dennis Smith
Director — NativeOne First Nations Financial