# Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Woodford County, Illinois > Woodford County, Illinois: three wind projects, 150 MW. Buckhead Energy buys wind lease payments and wind royalties. - URL: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/illinois/woodford - Last updated: 2026-11-03 - 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 Wind Royalties and Wind Lease Payments](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties) › [Illinois](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/illinois) › Woodford County Quick answer Buckhead Energy buys wind lease payments and wind royalties. Woodford County, Illinois has three operating wind projects with 142 turbines and 150 MW of recorded capacity in the county, according to the U.S. Wind Turbine Database (version 9.1, released September 28, 2026). ## Wind projects in Woodford County The projects came online in 2012.^\[1\] One of these projects also has turbines outside Woodford County; the table counts only the turbines in the county.^\[1\] Turbine makers represented in the county: Gamesa (75 turbines).^\[1\] 67 of the 142 turbines in the county have no recorded capacity in the database, so the megawatt figures count the rest.^\[1\] | Project | Online | Turbines in the county | Capacity in the county (MW) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Minonk | 2012 | 75 | 150 | | Roanoke Wind Farm | Not recorded | 3 | Not recorded | | Unnamed project (Woodford County) | Not recorded | 64 | Not recorded | 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 Woodford County Turbines at the oldest project in the county 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.^\[2\] ## Wind leases in Illinois The five states with the most electricity generation from wind in 2025 were Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois.^\[3\] ## 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 Woodford County, Illinois? Woodford County, Illinois has three operating wind projects with 142 turbines and 150 MW of recorded capacity in the county, according to the U.S. Wind Turbine Database (version 9.1, released September 28, 2026).^\[1\] 67 of the 142 turbines in the county have no recorded capacity in the database, so the megawatt figures count the rest.^\[1\] ### Which wind projects operate in Woodford County? The projects are Minonk (2012, 150 MW), Roanoke Wind Farm (details not recorded) and Unnamed project (Woodford County) (details not recorded).^\[1\] ### Can I sell wind lease payments or royalties in Woodford County? 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 Woodford County come online? Of the projects with a recorded year, one came online in the 2010s.^\[1\] 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 Illinois counties also have wind projects? Nearby Illinois counties with wind projects include Marshall County (183.1 MW), LaSalle County (514.4 MW), McLean County (1,276.5 MW), Livingston County (350 MW) and Grundy County (198 MW).^\[1\] ## Related pages [Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Illinois](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/illinois) [Selling Wind Royalties and Wind Lease Payments](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties) [Oil and gas mineral rights in Woodford County, Illinois](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-rights/illinois/woodford) [Mineral rights in Illinois](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-rights/illinois) [Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Marshall County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/illinois/marshall) [Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in LaSalle County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/illinois/lasalle) [Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in McLean County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/illinois/mclean) [Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Livingston County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/illinois/livingston) [Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Grundy County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/illinois/grundy) ## Sources \[1\] [U.S. Wind Turbine Database (version 9.1, released September 28, 2026)](https://energy.usgs.gov/uswtdb/) — 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](https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/-/media/Project/Nyserda/Files/Publications/Research/Biomass-Solar-Wind/NY-Wind-Energy-Guide-3.pdf) — New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) (accessed November 1, 2026) \[3\] [Wind explained: Where wind power is harnessed](https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/wind/where-wind-power-is-harnessed.php) — U.S. Energy Information Administration (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](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell#inquiry:source=%2Fwind-royalties%2Fillinois%2Fwoodford&county=Woodford+County) ## Frequently Asked Questions **When did wind projects in Woodford County come online?** Of the projects with a recorded year, one came online in the 2010s. 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. ## 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. 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