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The plants came online between 2012 and 2023.[1] Six of the 31 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and 25 use fixed-tilt panels.[1]
| Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phobos Solar, LLC | 2023 | 78.8 | Tracking |
| Brantley Solar | 2018 | 50.2 | Fixed tilt |
| East Nash PV2 | 2023 | 23.4 | Tracking |
| Watson Seed Farm PV1 | 2015 | 20 | Fixed tilt |
| Whitakers | 2015 | 12 | Tracking |
| Tracy Solar | 2015 | 11.7 | Fixed tilt |
| Nash 97 Solar, LLC | 2016 | 5.2 | Fixed tilt |
| Bailey Farm, LLC | 2013 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Boseman Solar Center, LLC | 2014 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Cash Solar | 2020 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Chei Solar | 2016 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Fisher Solar Farm-NC | 2015 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Kojak Farm | 2016 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Nash 58 Farm | 2013 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Nash 64 Farm | 2014 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| North Nash Farm, LLC | 2015 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Sabattus Solar, LLC | 2019 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| SoINCPower 5, LLC | 2015 | 5 | Tracking |
| Spring Hope Solar 2, LLC | 2021 | 5 | Tracking |
| Tate Solar | 2020 | 5 | Fixed tilt |
| Nash 97 Solar 2 | 2018 | 4.9 | Fixed tilt |
| Red Oak Solar Farm, LLC | 2016 | 4.9 | Fixed tilt |
| Spring Hope Solar 3, LLC | 2020 | 4.9 | Fixed tilt |
| Sun Farm VIII, LLC | 2020 | 4 | Tracking |
| Whitakers Farm (Fisher Rd) | 2016 | 3.4 | Fixed tilt |
6 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 2012.[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.
Nash County, North Carolina has 31 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 300.2 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 Phobos Solar, LLC (2023, 78.8 MW AC), Brantley Solar (2018, 50.2 MW AC), East Nash PV2 (2023, 23.4 MW AC), Watson Seed Farm PV1 (2015, 20 MW AC), Whitakers (2015, 12 MW AC) and Tracy Solar (2015, 11.7 MW AC).[1] The next are Nash 97 Solar, LLC (2016, 5.2 MW AC) and Bailey Farm, LLC (2013, 5 MW AC), plus 17 more in the table above and six 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, 23 came online in the 2010s and eight in the 2020s.[1] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.[2]
Nearby North Carolina counties with utility-scale solar plants include Franklin County (135.5 MW AC), Wilson County (127 MW AC), Edgecombe County (288.1 MW AC), Halifax County (211.6 MW AC) and Vance County (107.6 MW AC).[1]
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in North Carolina
Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Franklin County
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Wilson County
Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Edgecombe 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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