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The plants came online between 2011 and 2023.[1] Two of the 19 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and 17 use fixed-tilt panels.[1]
| Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Moreell Solar Farm | 2020 | 20 | Fixed tilt |
| Tinton Falls Solar Farm | 2012 | 15.9 | Fixed tilt |
| Rock Solid | 2014 | 8 | Fixed tilt |
| Howell Solar | 2016 | 7 | Fixed tilt |
| IFF Union Beach Project | 2019 | 5.5 | Fixed tilt |
| CentraState Medical Center PV Facility | 2014 | 5.3 | Fixed tilt |
| Brookdale CC BTM at Lincroft | 2022 | 3.7 | Tracking |
| IFF Hazlet | 2014 | 3.6 | Fixed tilt |
| Manalapan Village Solar | 2011 | 3.5 | Fixed tilt |
| KDC Solar CSCP, LLC | 2019 | 3.4 | Fixed tilt |
| Seabrook Village | 2016 | 3.1 | Fixed tilt |
| Cornerstone Power Holmdel, LLC | 2013 | 3 | Tracking |
| Sharon Station | 2016 | 2.8 | Fixed tilt |
| Galloway Landfill | 2020 | 2.3 | Fixed tilt |
| Brickyard Solar | 2015 | 1.5 | Fixed tilt |
| ISH Solar Central, LLC | 2011 | 1.4 | Fixed tilt |
| Milhurst Solar | 2015 | 1.3 | Fixed tilt |
| Howell (Lowes) | 2023 | 1 | Fixed tilt |
| Shore Point Solar | 2011 | 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 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.
Monmouth County, New Jersey has 19 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 93.3 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 Ben Moreell Solar Farm (2020, 20 MW AC), Tinton Falls Solar Farm (2012, 15.9 MW AC), Rock Solid (2014, 8 MW AC), Howell Solar (2016, 7 MW AC), IFF Union Beach Project (2019, 5.5 MW AC) and CentraState Medical Center PV Facility (2014, 5.3 MW AC).[1] The next are Brookdale CC BTM at Lincroft (2022, 3.7 MW AC) and IFF Hazlet (2014, 3.6 MW AC), plus 11 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, 15 came online in the 2010s and four in the 2020s.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2]
Nearby New Jersey counties with utility-scale solar plants include Ocean County (68 MW AC), Middlesex County (173.5 MW AC), Mercer County (64.5 MW AC), Union County (31.8 MW AC) and Somerset County (55.7 MW AC).[1]
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in New Jersey
Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Ocean County
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Middlesex County
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Mercer 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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