Silicon Ranch Co-Founder, President, and CEO Reagan Farr has been named a finalist for the Chief Trailblazer of the Year Award at the 2026 Platts Global Energy Awards, which recognize leadership, innovation, and performance across the global energy industry.
When Reagan co-founded Silicon Ranch in 2011, utility-scale solar was all but nonexistent across much of the American Southeast. He helped establish the region as a market for solar investment while building Silicon Ranch around a distinctive approach: long-term ownership and responsibility for our projects, our land, and the communities we serve.
“This year’s finalists have distinguished themselves through exceptional leadership, technological advancement, and operational excellence. Their achievements demonstrate how innovation is driving progress across global energy markets,” said Simon Marshall, Head of Energy Conferences, Training & Strategic Media at S&P Global Energy.
That recognition is particularly meaningful for Silicon Ranch, where Reagan’s leadership has been defined by a willingness to challenge conventional thinking about what energy infrastructure can deliver. Under his leadership, Silicon Ranch has pioneered Regenerative Energy®, which integrates commercially viable solar generation with active agricultural production and regenerative land management, as well as the patented CattleTracker™ system, which enables full-sized cattle to graze beneath operating solar arrays. Together, these innovations are creating new opportunities for the energy and agricultural industries to work together while expanding the value that solar infrastructure can deliver.
“When we started Silicon Ranch 15 years ago, we saw an opportunity not just to build solar projects, but to build a different kind of energy company, one willing to take the long view, challenge conventional thinking, and find better ways to serve our customers and communities. I’m honored by this recognition, but it really reflects the incredible team we’ve built and their commitment to keep pushing our industry forward. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together and even more excited about what’s ahead,” said Reagan Farr, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Silicon Ranch.
Winners of the 28th annual Platts Global Energy Awards will be announced on December 3 in New York City.
View the full list of 2026 Platts Global Energy Awards finalists.