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The plants came online between 2011 and 2025.[1] Seven of the 59 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and 52 use fixed-tilt panels.[1] Seven plants have battery storage on site.[1]
| Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | 2018 | 6.9 | Tracking |
| Breckenridge Solar | 2020 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| East Longmeadow Solar PV | 2019 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| ENGIE 2019 ProjectCo-MA1, LLC | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Huxley Solar | 2022 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Mt. Tom Solar Project Hybrid | 2017 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Southwick Solar PV | 2019 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Tolland | 2020 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Syncarpha Blandford Hybrid (CSG) | 2019 | 4.9 | Fixed tilt |
| Chester Solar Farm | 2014 | 4.8 | Fixed tilt |
| Syncarpha Palmer, LLC | 2015 | 4.8 | Fixed tilt |
| Southwick Solar, LLC Community Solar | 2025 | 4.7 | Not recorded |
| Sunpin Blandford | 2020 | 4.7 | Fixed tilt |
| Goose Pond Solar | 2020 | 4 | Fixed tilt |
| Palmer Landfill | 2016 | 4 | Fixed tilt |
| Springfield Solar PV | 2019 | 4 | Fixed tilt |
| Three Rivers Solar LLC | 2024 | 4 | Tracking |
| Wilbraham | 2020 | 4 | Fixed tilt |
| Kearsarge Ludlow, LLC | 2020 | 3.7 | Tracking |
| CES Agawam Tuckahoe Solar Hybrid | 2021 | 3.6 | Fixed tilt |
| GSPP Terrawatt Westfield, LLC (CSG) | 2019 | 3.6 | Fixed tilt |
| Hampden Solar PV | 2019 | 3.5 | Fixed tilt |
| Oak Street Solar | 2019 | 3.5 | Fixed tilt |
| Palmer | 2019 | 3.5 | Fixed tilt |
| Tolland Solar NG, LLC | 2014 | 3.5 | Fixed tilt |
35 smaller plants are not listed.
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 2025.[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.
Hampden County, Massachusetts has 60 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 185 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 Stony Brook (2018, 6.9 MW AC), Breckenridge Solar (2020, 5 MW AC), East Longmeadow Solar PV (2019, 5 MW AC), ENGIE 2019 ProjectCo-MA1, LLC (2021, 5 MW AC) and Huxley Solar (2022, 5 MW AC).[1] The next are Mt. Tom Solar Project Hybrid (2017, 5 MW AC), Southwick Solar PV (2019, 5 MW AC) and Tolland (2020, 5 MW AC), plus 17 more in the table above and 35 smaller ones the table does not list.[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, 45 came online in the 2010s and 15 in the 2020s.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2]
Nearby Massachusetts counties with utility-scale solar plants include Hampshire County (94.7 MW AC), Franklin County (59.9 MW AC), Worcester County (445.2 MW AC), Berkshire County (75.5 MW AC) and Middlesex County (101.5 MW AC).[1]
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Massachusetts
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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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