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The plants came online between 2014 and 2024.[1] No of the 18 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and 18 use fixed-tilt panels.[1] Two plants have battery storage on site.[1]
| Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Solar Center, LLC | 2018 | 20 | Fixed tilt |
| North Stonington Solar Center, LLC | 2022 | 15 | Fixed tilt |
| SR North Stonington | 2024 | 12 | Fixed tilt |
| Antares-GRE 314 East Lyme, LLC | 2014 | 4 | Fixed tilt |
| CMEEC-Norwich Stott St Solar Hybrid | 2016 | 3.5 | Fixed tilt |
| CMEEC-Polaris Park Solar Hybrid | 2017 | 3.5 | Fixed tilt |
| CMEEC-Bozrah | 2016 | 2.5 | Fixed tilt |
| CMEEC-Rogers Rd Solar | 2017 | 1.5 | Fixed tilt |
| Adams Solar | 2016 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
| Clinton Solar | 2022 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
| CMEEC-Navy NE Trident | 2017 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
| Conn Mun Electric Energy Coop | 2017 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
| Franklin Solar | 2018 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
| Hamilton Solar | 2018 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
| Jackson Solar (CT) | 2019 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
| Jefferson Solar | 2018 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
| Sherman Solar | 2019 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
| Wilson Solar | 2018 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
Source: U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (USGS, LBNL), version 4.0, released April 14, 2026. Data compiled November 1, 2026.
The oldest utility-scale solar plant in the county came online in 2014.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2] The newest came online in 2024.[1] 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.[3] 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.[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.[4] The land can be converted back to agricultural uses at the end of the installation's operational life.[3]
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.
New London County, Connecticut has 18 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 72 MW (AC) of capacity in total, according to the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026).[1] Utility-scale power plants have at least one megawatt of electricity generation capacity.[5]
The largest plants are Fusion Solar Center, LLC (2018, 20 MW AC), North Stonington Solar Center, LLC (2022, 15 MW AC), SR North Stonington (2024, 12 MW AC), Antares-GRE 314 East Lyme, LLC (2014, 4 MW AC) and CMEEC-Norwich Stott St Solar Hybrid (2016, 3.5 MW AC).[1] The next are CMEEC-Polaris Park Solar Hybrid (2017, 3.5 MW AC), CMEEC-Bozrah (2016, 2.5 MW AC) and CMEEC-Rogers Rd Solar (2017, 1.5 MW AC), plus 10 more in the table above.[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.
Of the plants with a recorded year, 15 came online in the 2010s and three in the 2020s.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2]
Nearby Connecticut counties with utility-scale solar plants include Windham County (78.8 MW AC), Hartford County (215.1 MW AC), New Haven County (31.7 MW AC) and Litchfield County (37.3 MW AC).[1]
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Connecticut
Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Windham County
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Hartford County
[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] Solar Lease Considerations for Landowners — Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (accessed November 1, 2026)
[3] Farmer's Guide to Going Solar — U.S. Department of Energy (accessed November 1, 2026)
[4] Farmland Owner's Guide to Solar Leasing — Ohio State University Extension and the National Agricultural Law Center (accessed November 1, 2026)
[5] Solar explained: Where solar is found and used — U.S. Energy Information Administration (accessed November 1, 2026)
Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties.
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