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The plants came online between 2009 and 2023.[1] 16 of the 56 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and 40 use fixed-tilt panels.[1]
| Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Solar Farm, LLC | 2020 | 13 | Fixed tilt |
| North Park Solar | 2016 | 10.6 | Fixed tilt |
| New Road Solar, LLC | 2018 | 10 | Fixed tilt |
| Old Bridge Solar Farm | 2018 | 8.8 | Fixed tilt |
| ILR Landfill | 2016 | 7.7 | Fixed tilt |
| Livingston Solar Canopies | 2013 | 6.6 | Fixed tilt |
| US Foods Solar | 2012 | 6 | Fixed tilt |
| DG Iron Mountain | 2020 | 5.4 | Tracking |
| IOS - ERW9 | 2017 | 5.3 | Fixed tilt |
| Cranbury | 2011 | 5 | Tracking |
| Middlesex Apple Orchard Solar | 2013 | 4.7 | Fixed tilt |
| Heller Industrial Parks | 2011 | 4.6 | Fixed tilt |
| Amazon | 2011 | 4.2 | Tracking |
| 145 Talmadge Solar | 2011 | 3.8 | Fixed tilt |
| Dow Jones South Brunswick Solar | 2010 | 3.6 | Fixed tilt |
| Sayreville Solar Project | 2019 | 3.1 | Fixed tilt |
| Williams-Sonoma Solar Facility | 2011 | 3 | Tracking |
| United Stationers Supply Solar Electric | 2011 | 2.8 | Tracking |
| Matrix Stults Road Solar Facility | 2011 | 2.6 | Tracking |
| BlackRock-Matrix | 2012 | 2.5 | Fixed tilt |
| Edison 0308 Solar | 2022 | 2.5 | Fixed tilt |
| Matrix Buildings A&B (Perth Amboy) Solar | 2011 | 2.5 | Fixed tilt |
| THD Quicksilver - MDC Perth Amboy | 2022 | 2.5 | Tracking |
| Munich Re Plaza | 2012 | 2.4 | Fixed tilt |
| Cascades | 2021 | 2 | Fixed tilt |
31 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 2009.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2] The newest came online in 2023.[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.
Middlesex County, New Jersey has 56 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 173.5 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 Monroe Solar Farm, LLC (2020, 13 MW AC), North Park Solar (2016, 10.6 MW AC), New Road Solar, LLC (2018, 10 MW AC), Old Bridge Solar Farm (2018, 8.8 MW AC) and ILR Landfill (2016, 7.7 MW AC).[1] The next are Livingston Solar Canopies (2013, 6.6 MW AC), US Foods Solar (2012, 6 MW AC) and DG Iron Mountain (2020, 5.4 MW AC), plus 17 more in the table above and 31 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, three came online in the 2000s, 38 in the 2010s and 15 in the 2020s.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2]
Nearby New Jersey counties with utility-scale solar plants include Somerset County (55.7 MW AC), Union County (31.8 MW AC), Monmouth County (93.3 MW AC), Mercer County (64.5 MW AC) and Essex County (25 MW AC).[1]
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in New Jersey
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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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