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Crittenden County, Mississippi County and Ashley County have the most utility-scale solar capacity in Arkansas, with 360 MW (AC), 326 MW (AC) and 211.2 MW (AC).[1]
Utility-scale solar plants in Arkansas came online between 2015 and 2024.[1]
The table lists the nine counties with at least 20 MW (AC) in total, each with its own page.[1] Counties with less than 20 MW (AC) in total: Washington County (17.3 MW), Calhoun County (14.5 MW), Pulaski County (12.6 MW), Craighead County (11 MW), Logan County (9.5 MW), Johnson County (7.2 MW), Lincoln County (6.9 MW), Clark County (6 MW), Franklin County (6 MW) and Howard County (4.8 MW).[1] Also with less than 20 MW (AC) in total: St. Francis County (3 MW), Carroll County (2.2 MW), Union County (1.8 MW), Greene County (1.5 MW), Clay County (1 MW), Fulton County (1 MW), Garland County (1 MW), Miller County (1 MW), Ouachita County (1 MW), Polk County (1 MW), Saline County (1 MW) and Van Buren County (1 MW).[1]
| County | Plants | Capacity (MW AC) | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County | 2 | 360 | 2023–2024 |
| Mississippi County | 3 | 326 | 2022–2024 |
| Ashley County | 4 | 211.2 | 2018–2024 |
| White County | 4 | 198.8 | 2019–2023 |
| Jackson County | 3 | 183.9 | 2019–2023 |
| Woodruff County | 1 | 122 | 2024 |
| Chicot County | 1 | 100 | 2020 |
| Lee County | 1 | 100 | 2024 |
| Arkansas County | 1 | 81 | 2018 |
Source: U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (USGS, LBNL), version 4.0, released April 14, 2026. Data compiled November 1, 2026.
Federal guidance for farmers describes solar lease payments as typically structured as a fixed annual or monthly fee per acre, or as a percentage of the energy generated by the solar panels.[2] Rent during the operations period will likely include an inflation adjustment, which may be tied to a measure like the Consumer Price Index or set at a fixed rate.[3] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[4]
What Buckhead buys depends on the deal, and Buckhead tells the seller up front which interest it is offering to buy — for example, the payments for the rest of the current lease term, a term easement, or a longer-term interest. Solar rent is paid period by period, the operations period may last 20 years or more, and renewals are at the developer's option.[3] The land can be converted back to agricultural uses at the end of the installation's operational life.[2]
Educational information only — not legal, tax, or investment advice. The figures are public reference data, not a valuation or appraisal of any interest. Consult a qualified attorney, CPA, or landman about your specific situation.
Arkansas has 63 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 1,795.2 MW (AC) of capacity across 31 counties, according to the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026).[1]
By recorded capacity, the leading counties are Crittenden County (360 MW AC), Mississippi County (326 MW AC), Ashley County (211.2 MW AC), White County (198.8 MW AC) and Jackson County (183.9 MW AC).[1]
Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. What Buckhead buys depends on the deal, and Buckhead tells the seller up front which interest it is offering to buy — for example, the payments for the rest of the current lease term, a term easement, or a longer-term interest.
[1] U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026) — U.S. Geological Survey and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed November 1, 2026)
[2] Farmer's Guide to Going Solar — U.S. Department of Energy (accessed November 1, 2026)
[3] Farmland Owner's Guide to Solar Leasing — Ohio State University Extension and the National Agricultural Law Center (accessed November 1, 2026)
[4] Solar Lease Considerations for Landowners — Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (accessed November 1, 2026)
Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties.
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