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The plants came online between 2011 and 2015.[1] Two of the 17 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and 15 use fixed-tilt panels.[1]
| Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indy Solar I, LLC | 2013 | 10.1 | Fixed tilt |
| IND Community Solar Farm 1st Phase | 2013 | 10 | Fixed tilt |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Solar PV | 2014 | 8.8 | Fixed tilt |
| Indy Solar III, LLC | 2013 | 8.6 | Fixed tilt |
| Maywood Photovoltaic Project | 2014 | 7.9 | Fixed tilt |
| IND Solar Farm (Phase IIA) | 2014 | 7.5 | Tracking |
| Lenape II | 2015 | 4 | Fixed tilt |
| Belmont | 2015 | 3.8 | Fixed tilt |
| Duke Building 129 | 2014 | 3.4 | Fixed tilt |
| Rockville Solar I, LLC | 2014 | 2.8 | Fixed tilt |
| Duke Building 87 | 2014 | 2.7 | Fixed tilt |
| Duke Building 98 | 2014 | 2.7 | Fixed tilt |
| Rockville Solar II, LLC | 2014 | 2.7 | Fixed tilt |
| INDY III | 2015 | 2.5 | Tracking |
| M. G. Emmett J. Bean Federal Center | 2011 | 1.9 | Fixed tilt |
| Marion Solar LNG | 2015 | 1.5 | Fixed tilt |
| Indy Grocers | 2015 | 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 2011.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2] The newest came online in 2015.[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.
Marion County, Indiana has 17 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 81.9 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 Indy Solar I, LLC (2013, 10.1 MW AC), IND Community Solar Farm 1st Phase (2013, 10 MW AC), Indianapolis Motor Speedway Solar PV (2014, 8.8 MW AC), Indy Solar III, LLC (2013, 8.6 MW AC) and Maywood Photovoltaic Project (2014, 7.9 MW AC).[1] The next are IND Solar Farm (Phase IIA) (2014, 7.5 MW AC), Lenape II (2015, 4 MW AC) and Belmont (2015, 3.8 MW AC), plus nine 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, 17 came online in the 2010s.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2]
Nearby Indiana counties with utility-scale solar plants include Shelby County (199 MW AC), Madison County (42.4 MW AC), Montgomery County (27.8 MW AC), Henry County (156.4 MW AC) and Clinton County (195 MW AC).[1]
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Indiana
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[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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