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The projects came online between 2010 and 2017.[1] Three of these projects also have turbines outside Grady County; the table counts only the turbines in the county.[1] Turbine makers represented in the county: GE Wind (184 turbines), Vestas (54 turbines) and Gamesa (48 turbines).[1]
| Project | Online | Turbines in the county | Capacity in the county (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Springs Wind Energy Center | 2016 | 71 | 147.3 |
| Drift Sand | 2016 | 54 | 108 |
| Minco Wind | 2010 | 62 | 99.2 |
| Redbed Plains | 2017 | 48 | 99.1 |
| Minco II | 2011 | 50 | 80 |
| Minco III | 2012 | 1 | 1.9 |
Source: U.S. Wind Turbine Database (USGS, ACP, LBNL), version 9.1, released September 28, 2026. Data compiled November 3, 2026.
Turbines at the oldest project in the county have been in place since 2010.[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] The newest project here came online in 2017.[1] 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]
Oklahoma makes the owner of a wind energy facility responsible, at its expense, for decommissioning it, including removing turbines, cabling and foundations to 30 inches below grade.[3]
In Oklahoma, a landowner paid on the amount of electricity produced must receive, by a statutory deadline after each payment, a statement that explains the basis for the payment and a means of confirming it.[3]
Oklahoma landowners who are paid on the amount of electricity produced and who have allowed a wind turbine foundation on their property may also inspect the operator's records, no more than once per calendar year, to confirm the accuracy of payments made within the past 24 months.[3]
In Oklahoma, the lessee of a wind or solar energy agreement may not unreasonably interfere with the mineral owner's right to make reasonable use of the surface to produce minerals.[4]
The five states with the most electricity generation from wind in 2025 were Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois.[5]
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.
Grady County, Oklahoma has six operating wind projects with 286 turbines and 535.5 MW of recorded capacity in the county, according to the U.S. Wind Turbine Database (version 9.1, released September 28, 2026).[1]
The projects are Rush Springs Wind Energy Center (2016, 147.3 MW), Drift Sand (2016, 108 MW), Minco Wind (2010, 99.2 MW), Redbed Plains (2017, 99.1 MW), Minco II (2011, 80 MW) and Minco III (2012, 1.9 MW).[1]
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.
Of the projects with a recorded year, six 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]
Nearby Oklahoma counties with wind projects include Caddo County (931.7 MW), Stephens County (99.6 MW), Comanche County (146.9 MW), Canadian County (502.8 MW) and Kiowa County (186.4 MW).[1]
Oklahoma makes the owner of a wind energy facility responsible, at its expense, for decommissioning it, including removing turbines, cabling and foundations to 30 inches below grade.[3] In Oklahoma, a landowner paid on the amount of electricity produced must receive, by a statutory deadline after each payment, a statement that explains the basis for the payment and a means of confirming it.[3]
Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Oklahoma
Selling Wind Royalties and Wind Lease Payments
Oil and gas mineral rights in Grady County, Oklahoma
Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Caddo County
Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Stephens County
Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Comanche County
[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)
[3] Oklahoma Statutes, Title 17, Sections 160.11 to 160.19 (Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act) — Oklahoma Legislature (accessed November 1, 2026)
[4] Oklahoma Statutes, Title 52, Section 803 (Exploration Rights Act of 2011) — Oklahoma Legislature (accessed November 1, 2026)
[5] Wind explained: Where wind power is harnessed — U.S. Energy Information Administration (accessed November 1, 2026)
Buckhead Energy buys wind lease payments and wind royalties.
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