# Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Worcester County, Massachusetts > Worcester County, Massachusetts: 159 utility-scale solar plants, 445.2 MW (AC). Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. - URL: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/massachusetts/worcester - 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) › [Massachusetts](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/massachusetts) › Worcester County Quick answer Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. Worcester County, Massachusetts has 159 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 445.2 MW (AC) of capacity in total, according to the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026). ## Utility-scale solar plants in Worcester County The plants came online between 2010 and 2025.^\[1\] 18 of the 158 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and 140 use fixed-tilt panels.^\[1\] 34 plants have battery storage on site.^\[1\] | Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SJA Solar, LLC-Solterra Monastery (CSG) | 2016 | 14.7 | Fixed tilt | | Barrett PV | 2016 | 11.9 | Fixed tilt | | Happy Hollow (CSG) Hybrid | 2019 | 7.1 | Fixed tilt | | Worcester Landfill | 2017 | 6.5 | Fixed tilt | | 28 Livermore Hill Road Solar | 2020 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | ASD Wallum MA Solar, LLC(CSG) | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Clark Road Solar 1, LLC | 2020 | 5 | Tracking | | East Brookfield Adams Road Solar, LLC (CSG) | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Mass Midstate Solar 1 | 2014 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Mass Midstate Solar 2 | 2014 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Randall Solar Project Hybrid | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Settlers Solar | 2020 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Syncarpha Millbury Hybrid (CSG) | 2019 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Syncarpha Northbridge I Hybrid(CSG) | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Syncarpha Northbridge II Hybrid (CSG) | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Syncarpha Puddon I Hybrid (CSG) | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Syncarpha Puddon II Hybrid (CSG) | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Upper Blackstone (MA) Treasure Valley | 2014 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | West Street Solar 1, LLC | 2019 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Williamsville Hybrid (CSG) | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | ZPD-PT Solar Project 2017-038 Hybrid, LLC | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt | | Auburn Solar Project | 2022 | 4.9 | Fixed tilt | | Bolton PV | 2013 | 4.9 | Fixed tilt | | Overlook | 2023 | 4.9 | Fixed tilt | | Leicester One MA Solar, LLC | 2015 | 4.8 | Fixed tilt | 134 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. ## What the data means for solar lease owners in Worcester County The oldest utility-scale solar plant in the county came online in 2010.^\[1\] 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 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.^\[4\] 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. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many utility-scale solar plants are in Worcester County, Massachusetts? Worcester County, Massachusetts has 159 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 445.2 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.^\[5\] ### Which solar plants operate in Worcester County? The largest plants are SJA Solar, LLC-Solterra Monastery (CSG) (2016, 14.7 MW AC), Barrett PV (2016, 11.9 MW AC), Happy Hollow (CSG) Hybrid (2019, 7.1 MW AC) and Worcester Landfill (2017, 6.5 MW AC).^\[1\] The next are 28 Livermore Hill Road Solar (2020, 5 MW AC), ASD Wallum MA Solar, LLC(CSG) (2021, 5 MW AC), Clark Road Solar 1, LLC (2020, 5 MW AC) and East Brookfield Adams Road Solar, LLC (CSG) (2021, 5 MW AC), plus 17 more in the table above and 134 smaller ones the table does not list.^\[1\] ### Can I sell solar lease payments or royalties in Worcester County? 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 did solar plants in Worcester County come online? Of the plants with a recorded year, 108 came online in the 2010s and 51 in the 2020s.^\[1\] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.^\[2\] ### Which nearby Massachusetts counties also have utility-scale solar plants? Nearby Massachusetts counties with utility-scale solar plants include Middlesex County (101.5 MW AC), Norfolk County (65.7 MW AC), Hampden County (185 MW AC), Hampshire County (94.7 MW AC) and Franklin County (59.9 MW AC).^\[1\] ## Related pages [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Massachusetts](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/massachusetts) [Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties) [Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Worcester County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/massachusetts/worcester) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Middlesex County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/massachusetts/middlesex) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Norfolk County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/massachusetts/norfolk) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Hampden County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/massachusetts/hampden) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Hampshire County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/massachusetts/hampshire) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Franklin County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/massachusetts/franklin) ## 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) \[2\] [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) \[3\] [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) \[4\] [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) \[5\] [Solar explained: Where solar is found and used](https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/solar/where-solar-is-found.php) — U.S. Energy Information Administration (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%2Fmassachusetts%2Fworcester&county=Worcester+County) ## Frequently Asked Questions **When did solar plants in Worcester County come online?** Of the plants with a recorded year, 108 came online in the 2010s and 51 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. 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