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The plants came online between 2007 and 2025.[1] 28 of the 41 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and 13 use fixed-tilt panels.[1] Six plants have battery storage on site.[1]
| Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Solar | 2024 | 690 | Tracking |
| Copper Mountain Solar 3 | 2015 | 255 | Fixed tilt |
| Copper Mountain Solar 5, LLC | 2021 | 250 | Tracking |
| Moapa Southern Paiute | 2016 | 250 | Fixed tilt |
| Silver State Solar Power South | 2016 | 250 | Tracking |
| Arrow Canyon Solar Hybrid | 2023 | 200 | Tracking |
| Techren Solar II, LLC | 2019 | 200 | Tracking |
| Townsite Solar Project Hybrid | 2021 | 160 | Tracking |
| Copper Mountain Solar 2 | 2015 | 154 | Fixed tilt |
| Dry Lake Solar Energy Center | 2024 | 150 | Tracking |
| Boulder Solar Power, LLC | 2016 | 100 | Tracking |
| Harry Allen Solar Energy, LLC | 2021 | 100 | Tracking |
| Playa Solar 2 | 2017 | 100 | Tracking |
| Techren Solar I, LLC | 2019 | 100 | Tracking |
| Yellow Pine Solar | 2023 | 93.8 | Tracking |
| Copper Mountain Solar 4, LLC | 2016 | 93.6 | Tracking |
| Playa Solar 1, LLC | 2017 | 79 | Tracking |
| Yellow Pine II | 2024 | 60 | Tracking |
| Silver State Solar Power North | 2012 | 52 | Fixed tilt |
| Boulder Solar II, LLC | 2017 | 50 | Tracking |
| Techren Solar V | 2020 | 50 | Tracking |
| CM48 | 2010 | 48 | Fixed tilt |
| Spectrum Solar PV Power Project | 2013 | 30 | Tracking |
| Techren Solar III, LLC | 2020 | 25 | Tracking |
| Techren Solar IV, LLC | 2020 | 25 | Tracking |
17 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 2007.[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.
Clark County, Nevada has 42 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 3,694.6 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 Gemini Solar (2024, 690 MW AC), Copper Mountain Solar 3 (2015, 255 MW AC), Copper Mountain Solar 5, LLC (2021, 250 MW AC), Moapa Southern Paiute (2016, 250 MW AC) and Silver State Solar Power South (2016, 250 MW AC).[1] The next are Arrow Canyon Solar Hybrid (2023, 200 MW AC), Techren Solar II, LLC (2019, 200 MW AC) and Townsite Solar Project Hybrid (2021, 160 MW AC), plus 17 more in the table above and 17 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, two came online in the 2000s, 26 in the 2010s and 14 in the 2020s.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2]
Nearby Nevada counties with utility-scale solar plants include Nye County (114 MW AC), Lincoln County (185 MW AC), Mineral County (50 MW AC), Churchill County (67.7 MW AC) and Lander County (35 MW AC).[1]
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Nevada
Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Nye County
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Lincoln County
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Mineral 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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