# Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Florida > Florida: 202 utility-scale solar plants in 50 counties, 11,622 MW (AC). Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. - URL: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida - Last updated: 2026-11-01 - Publisher: Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/) - Format: full-content Markdown twin of the page (same content as the HTML; site navigation and footer removed) Breadcrumb: [Home](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/) › [Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties) › Florida Quick answer Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. Florida has 202 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 11,622 MW (AC) of capacity across 50 counties, according to the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026). ## Utility-scale solar plants by county in Florida Hillsborough County, DeSoto County and Hendry County have the most utility-scale solar capacity in Florida, with 741.6 MW (AC), 621 MW (AC) and 596 MW (AC).^\[1\] Utility-scale solar plants in Florida came online between 2009 and 2025.^\[1\] The table lists the 45 counties with at least 20 MW (AC) in total, each with its own page.^\[1\] Counties with less than 20 MW (AC) in total: Taylor County (5.1 MW), Lake County (4 MW), Pinellas County (2.9 MW), Seminole County (1.5 MW) and Broward County (1.1 MW).^\[1\] | County | Plants | Capacity (MW AC) | Online | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hillsborough County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/hillsborough) | 17 | 741.6 | 2012–2024 | | [DeSoto County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/desoto) | 9 | 621 | 2009–2025 | | [Hendry County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/hendry) | 8 | 596 | 2018–2024 | | [Manatee County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/manatee) | 8 | 596 | 2016–2025 | | [St. Lucie County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/st-lucie) | 8 | 596 | 2018–2024 | | [Putnam County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/putnam) | 7 | 521.9 | 2018–2024 | | [Polk County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/polk) | 14 | 505.3 | 2011–2023 | | [Okeechobee County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/okeechobee) | 6 | 447 | 2020–2025 | | [Brevard County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/brevard) | 6 | 382.5 | 2010–2025 | | [Calhoun County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/calhoun) | 5 | 372.5 | 2023–2025 | | [Indian River County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/indian-river) | 5 | 372.5 | 2018–2024 | | [Bay County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/bay) | 4 | 299.2 | 2021–2024 | | [Columbia County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/columbia) | 4 | 298.8 | 2019–2024 | | [Gilchrist County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/gilchrist) | 4 | 298.8 | 2019–2024 | | [Baker County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/baker) | 4 | 298 | 2020–2024 | | [Martin County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/martin) | 4 | 298 | 2020–2025 | | [Palm Beach County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/palm-beach) | 4 | 298 | 2020–2025 | | [Walton County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/walton) | 4 | 298 | 2023–2025 | | [Escambia County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/escambia) | 4 | 273.5 | 2017–2024 | | [Suwannee County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/suwannee) | 4 | 233.1 | 2017–2024 | | [Osceola County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/osceola) | 4 | 227.3 | 2016–2024 | | [Miami-Dade County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/miami-dade) | 5 | 225.7 | 2015–2025 | | [Madison County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/madison) | 3 | 224.3 | 2024–2025 | | [Charlotte County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/charlotte) | 3 | 223.5 | 2016–2025 | | [Clay County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/clay) | 3 | 223.5 | 2021–2024 | | [Jackson County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/jackson) | 3 | 223.5 | 2020–2023 | | [Santa Rosa County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/santa-rosa) | 3 | 189 | 2017–2024 | | [Volusia County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/volusia) | 3 | 150.6 | 2016–2020 | | [Hardee County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/hardee) | 2 | 149.8 | 2017–2021 | | [Gadsden County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/gadsden) | 2 | 149 | 2023–2024 | | [Nassau County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/nassau) | 2 | 149 | 2020–2025 | | [Orange County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/orange) | 7 | 147.7 | 2011–2020 | | [Pasco County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/pasco) | 2 | 124.6 | 2018–2023 | | [Okaloosa County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/okaloosa) | 2 | 104.5 | 2017–2024 | | [Alachua County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/alachua) | 5 | 79.7 | 2010–2023 | | [Citrus County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/citrus) | 1 | 74.9 | 2022 | | [Hamilton County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/hamilton) | 1 | 74.9 | 2018 | | [Levy County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/levy) | 1 | 74.9 | 2021 | | [Collier County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/collier) | 1 | 74.5 | 2022 | | [St. Johns County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/st-johns) | 1 | 74.5 | 2020 | | [Union County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/union) | 1 | 74.5 | 2020 | | [Washington County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/washington) | 1 | 74.5 | 2023 | | [Leon County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/leon) | 2 | 62 | 2017–2019 | | [Highlands County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/highlands) | 1 | 45 | 2019 | | [Duval County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/florida/duval) | 7 | 38.3 | 2010–2019 | Source: U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (USGS, LBNL), version 4.0, released April 14, 2026. Data compiled November 1, 2026. ## How solar leases pay 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 you sell and what you keep 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. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many utility-scale solar plants are in Florida? Florida has 202 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 11,622 MW (AC) of capacity across 50 counties, according to the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026).^\[1\] ### Which Florida counties have the most solar capacity? By recorded capacity, the leading counties are Hillsborough County (741.6 MW AC), DeSoto County (621 MW AC), Hendry County (596 MW AC), Manatee County (596 MW AC) and St. Lucie County (596 MW AC).^\[1\] ### Can I sell solar lease payments or royalties in Florida? 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. ### When were Florida's utility-scale solar plants built? Of the plants with a recorded year, one came online in the 2000s, 68 in the 2010s and 133 in the 2020s.^\[1\] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.^\[4\] ## Related pages [Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties) [Mineral rights in Florida](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-rights/florida) ## Sources \[1\] [U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026)](https://energy.usgs.gov/uspvdb/) — U.S. Geological Survey and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed November 1, 2026) \[2\] [Farmer's Guide to Going Solar](https://www.energy.gov/cmei/systems/farmers-guide-going-solar) — U.S. Department of Energy (accessed November 1, 2026) \[3\] [Farmland Owner's Guide to Solar Leasing](https://nationalaglawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/assets/articles/hall_solar_Leasing.pdf) — Ohio State University Extension and the National Agricultural Law Center (accessed November 1, 2026) \[4\] [Solar Lease Considerations for Landowners](https://mytexas.ag.tamu.edu/publications/solar-lease-considerations-for-landowners/) — Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (accessed November 1, 2026) ## Ready to Sell Your Solar Lease Payments or Royalties? Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. [Get a Free Written Offer](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell#inquiry:source=%2Fsolar-lease-royalties%2Fflorida) ## Frequently Asked Questions **When were Florida's utility-scale solar plants built?** Of the plants with a recorded year, one came online in the 2000s, 68 in the 2010s and 133 in the 2020s. Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years. ## About Buckhead Energy Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer, not a broker — we purchase mineral and royalty interests with our own capital. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests across all 50 states and has completed acquisitions in 33 states. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006. Buckhead Energy holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Buckhead provides a free written offer. Buckhead Energy typically provides an offer within 24–48 hours. Closings typically take 30–45 days, subject to title review and clearance. 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