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The plants came online between 2015 and 2024.[1] Five of the 20 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and 15 use fixed-tilt panels.[1]
| Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt Farm Solar | 2023 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Collins (NY) (CSG) | 2024 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| GSPP 7024 Fox Rd, LLC | 2023 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Judd Road Solar | 2023 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Rome A CSG | 2023 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Sangerfield Solar (CSG) | 2021 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Wolcott Hill (Camden) (CSG) | 2024 | 5 | Tracking |
| Reid Solar | 2021 | 4.8 | Tracking |
| State Route 5 | 2023 | 4.4 | Not recorded |
| Peterboro (CSG) | 2024 | 4 | Not recorded |
| DOCCS Midstate | 2021 | 3.8 | Fixed tilt |
| Source Power NY III - Remsen | 2023 | 3.5 | Tracking |
| Source Power NY II - Whaling | 2023 | 3.2 | Tracking |
| Pivot Solar NY 4 | 2024 | 2.4 | Fixed tilt |
| Onyx-Lamphear Road (CSG) | 2016 | 2 | Fixed tilt |
| Tannery Road Landfill | 2016 | 2 | Fixed tilt |
| Time Warner Cable Enterprises-Martino | 2018 | 2 | Fixed tilt |
| Oneida-South | 2015 | 1.9 | Fixed tilt |
| Oneida-West | 2015 | 1.9 | Fixed tilt |
| Camden CSD Solar Array | 2017 | 1.8 | Tracking |
| Oneida County-DPW | 2017 | 1.5 | Fixed tilt |
| Barneveld Solar | 2019 | 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 2015.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2] The newest came online in 2024.[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]
Some solar leases limit what the landowner may do with the payments: an example lease published by a New York State commission bars the landowner from severing the lease payments or assigning them to a third party without the developer's consent.[6]
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.
Oneida County, New York has 22 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 75.2 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]
The largest plants are Bullitt Farm Solar (2023, 5 MW AC), Collins (NY) (CSG) (2024, 5 MW AC), GSPP 7024 Fox Rd, LLC (2023, 5 MW AC), Judd Road Solar (2023, 5 MW AC), Rome A CSG (2023, 5 MW AC), Sangerfield Solar (CSG) (2021, 5 MW AC) and Wolcott Hill (Camden) (CSG) (2024, 5 MW AC).[1] The next are Reid Solar (2021, 4.8 MW AC), plus 14 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, eight came online in the 2010s and 14 in the 2020s.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2]
Nearby New York counties with utility-scale solar plants include Madison County (27.1 MW AC), Onondaga County (105.2 MW AC), Oswego County (47.4 MW AC), Schoharie County (52 MW AC) and Fulton County (66.9 MW AC).[1]
Some solar leases limit what the landowner may do with the payments: an example lease published by a New York State commission bars the landowner from severing the lease payments or assigning them to a third party without the developer's consent.[6]
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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)
[6] Planning for Offsite Solar Energy Projects (Issue Paper Series, example solar lease) — New York State Tug Hill Commission (accessed November 1, 2026)
Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties.
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