# Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Washington County, Rhode Island > Washington County, Rhode Island: 19 utility-scale solar plants, 125.2 MW (AC). Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. - URL: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/rhodeisland/washington - Last updated: 2026-11-01 - Publisher: Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/) - Format: full-content Markdown twin of the page (same content as the HTML; site navigation and footer removed) Breadcrumb: [Home](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/) › [Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties) › [Rhode Island](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/rhodeisland) › Washington County Quick answer Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. Washington County, Rhode Island has 19 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 125.2 MW (AC) of capacity in total, according to the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026). ## Utility-scale solar plants in Washington County The plants came online between 2013 and 2025.^\[1\] Six of the 17 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and 11 use fixed-tilt panels.^\[1\] | Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dry Bridge Solar (Brown University) | 2023 | 40 | Tracking | | Alton Road Solar | 2019 | 13.9 | Fixed tilt | | GD Hopkinton Main I, LLC | 2020 | 10.6 | Fixed tilt | | Exeter Renewables 1 | 2024 | 10 | Tracking | | White Rock Road, LLC | 2022 | 6.5 | Tracking | | GD Richmond Beaver River I LLC | 2025 | 5.3 | Not recorded | | Exeter Mail CSG | 2025 | 5 | Not recorded | | Woodville Solar (CSG) | 2024 | 4.5 | Tracking | | Kearsarge Westerly | 2020 | 4 | Fixed tilt | | Richmond NMCA | 2018 | 4 | Fixed tilt | | Kearsarge SKSC1, LLC | 2018 | 3.8 | Fixed tilt | | Kearsarge SKSC2, LLC | 2018 | 3.1 | Fixed tilt | | WED Kingstown Solar I-East Array | 2017 | 3 | Fixed tilt | | Exeter Ten (CSG) | 2024 | 2.8 | Fixed tilt | | WED Stilson Solar | 2017 | 2 | Fixed tilt | | West Davisville Solar | 2013 | 2 | Tracking | | North Kingstown Solar, LLC | 2022 | 1.9 | Tracking | | WED Kingstown Solar I, LLC-West | 2017 | 1.5 | Fixed tilt | | GD Richmond Buttonwoods I, LLC | 2020 | 1.3 | Fixed tilt | Source: U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (USGS, LBNL), version 4.0, released April 14, 2026. Data compiled November 1, 2026. ## What the data means for solar lease owners in Washington County The oldest utility-scale solar plant in the county came online in 2013.^\[1\] 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 you sell and what you keep 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. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many utility-scale solar plants are in Washington County, Rhode Island? Washington County, Rhode Island has 19 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 125.2 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.^\[5\] ### Which solar plants operate in Washington County? The largest plants are Dry Bridge Solar (Brown University) (2023, 40 MW AC), Alton Road Solar (2019, 13.9 MW AC), GD Hopkinton Main I, LLC (2020, 10.6 MW AC), Exeter Renewables 1 (2024, 10 MW AC) and White Rock Road, LLC (2022, 6.5 MW AC).^\[1\] The next are GD Richmond Beaver River I LLC (2025, 5.3 MW AC), Exeter Mail CSG (2025, 5 MW AC) and Woodville Solar (CSG) (2024, 4.5 MW AC), plus 11 more in the table above.^\[1\] ### Can I sell solar lease payments or royalties in Washington County? 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. ### When did solar plants in Washington County come online? Of the plants with a recorded year, eight came online in the 2010s and 11 in the 2020s.^\[1\] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.^\[2\] ### Which nearby Rhode Island counties also have utility-scale solar plants? Nearby Rhode Island counties with utility-scale solar plants include Kent County (111.8 MW AC), Newport County (37.7 MW AC) and Providence County (135.8 MW AC).^\[1\] ## Related pages [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Rhode Island](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/rhodeisland) [Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties) [Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Washington County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/rhodeisland/washington) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Kent County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/rhodeisland/kent) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Newport County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/rhodeisland/newport) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Providence County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/rhodeisland/providence) ## Sources \[1\] [U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026)](https://energy.usgs.gov/uspvdb/) — U.S. Geological Survey and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed November 1, 2026) \[2\] [Solar Lease Considerations for Landowners](https://mytexas.ag.tamu.edu/publications/solar-lease-considerations-for-landowners/) — Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (accessed November 1, 2026) \[3\] [Farmer's Guide to Going Solar](https://www.energy.gov/cmei/systems/farmers-guide-going-solar) — U.S. Department of Energy (accessed November 1, 2026) \[4\] [Farmland Owner's Guide to Solar Leasing](https://nationalaglawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/assets/articles/hall_solar_Leasing.pdf) — Ohio State University Extension and the National Agricultural Law Center (accessed November 1, 2026) \[5\] [Solar explained: Where solar is found and used](https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/solar/where-solar-is-found.php) — U.S. Energy Information Administration (accessed November 1, 2026) ## Ready to Sell Your Solar Lease Payments or Royalties? Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. [Get a Free Written Offer](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell#inquiry:source=%2Fsolar-lease-royalties%2Frhodeisland%2Fwashington&county=Washington+County) ## Frequently Asked Questions **When did solar plants in Washington County come online?** Of the plants with a recorded year, eight came online in the 2010s and 11 in the 2020s. Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years. ## About Buckhead Energy Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer, not a broker — we purchase mineral and royalty interests with our own capital. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests across all 50 states and has completed acquisitions in 33 states. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006. Buckhead Energy holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Buckhead provides a free written offer. Buckhead Energy typically provides an offer within 24–48 hours. 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