(817) 778-9532

Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Denali Borough, Alaska

Quick answer

Buckhead Energy buys wind lease payments and wind royalties. Denali Borough, Alaska has one operating wind project with 12 turbines and 24.6 MW of recorded capacity in the borough, according to the U.S. Wind Turbine Database (version 9.1, released September 28, 2026).

Wind projects in Denali Borough

The project came online in 2012.[1] Turbine makers represented in the borough: REpower (12 turbines).[1]

ProjectOnlineTurbines in the boroughCapacity in the borough (MW)
Eva Creek20121224.6

Source: U.S. Wind Turbine Database (USGS, ACP, LBNL), version 9.1, released September 28, 2026. Data compiled November 3, 2026.

What the data means for wind lease owners in Denali Borough

Turbines at the project in the borough have been in place since 2012.[1] Wind power leases generally have terms of 20 to 40 years, often with an option to extend, while a typical utility-scale wind power project has a useful life of 20 years.[2] In royalty arrangements, the developer pays the landowner a percentage of the revenue received from the electricity produced by the turbines.[2] Minimum payments serve as a floor so landowners receive some revenue even when maintenance outages or lower winds cut production in a given year.[2]

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. A wind lease rents land for a term of years, and wind power leases generally have terms of 20 to 40 years, often with an option for extending the lease.[2] Under a wind lease, the landowner typically keeps the right to continue to grow crops, raise cattle or otherwise use the land outside the project.[2]

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 wind projects are in Denali Borough, Alaska?

Denali Borough, Alaska has one operating wind project with 12 turbines and 24.6 MW of recorded capacity in the borough, according to the U.S. Wind Turbine Database (version 9.1, released September 28, 2026).[1]

Which wind projects operate in Denali Borough?

The project is Eva Creek (2012, 24.6 MW).[1]

Can I sell wind lease payments or royalties in Denali Borough?

Buckhead Energy buys wind lease payments and wind 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 wind projects in Denali Borough come online?

The project came online in 2012.[1] Wind power leases generally have terms of 20 to 40 years, often with an option to extend, while a typical utility-scale wind power project has a useful life of 20 years.[2]

Which nearby Alaska boroughs and census areas also have wind projects?

Nearby Alaska boroughs and census areas with wind projects include Anchorage Municipality (17.6 MW), Kenai Peninsula Borough (1.5 MW), Northwest Arctic Borough (1.9 MW), Kodiak Island Borough (9 MW) and Nome Census Area (1.8 MW).[1]

Related pages

Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Alaska

Selling Wind Royalties and Wind Lease Payments

Mineral rights in Alaska

Coal Mineral Rights and Royalties in Denali Borough

Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Anchorage Municipality

Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Kenai Peninsula Borough

Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Northwest Arctic Borough

Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Kodiak Island Borough

Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Nome Census Area

Sources

[1] U.S. Wind Turbine Database (version 9.1, released September 28, 2026) — U.S. Geological Survey, American Clean Power Association and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed November 1, 2026)

[2] New York Wind Energy Guide for Local Decision Makers: Land Agreements — New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) (accessed November 1, 2026)

Ready to Sell Your Wind Lease Payments or Royalties?

Buckhead Energy buys wind lease payments and wind royalties.

Get a Free Written Offer