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Battery Storage Leases Near Machesney Park, IL
Machesney Park in northern Winnebago County sits where suburban development meets productive farmland. Nearby substation infrastructure and 314 MW of queued battery projects make transitional agricultural parcels attractive for energy storage leases.
Estimated Annual Lease
$40,000
5 MW project (~0.5 acres)
Nearby Substations
9
Up to 314 MW capacity
County
Winnebago
Winnebago County, IL
Grid infrastructure near Machesney Park
The Machesney Park area has 9 ComEd substations with up to 314 MW of capacity for battery storage interconnection. Key connection points include:
Properties within 2-5 miles of these substations are the most viable for battery storage leases. Our team evaluates proximity, feeder infrastructure, and available capacity for each property at no cost.
What Machesney Park-area landowners can earn
Battery storage developers pay per megawatt of installed capacity. Here's what landowners near Machesney Park could earn:
| Project Size | Annual Lease | Land Needed | 25-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 MW | $16,000/yr | ~0.2 acres | $500,000 |
| 5 MW | $40,000/yr | ~0.5 acres | $1,250,000 |
| 10 MW | $80,000/yr | ~1 acres | $2,500,000 |
| 20 MW | $160,000/yr | ~2 acres | $5,000,000 |
How to get started near Machesney Park
Tell us about your property
Fill out a short form with your property location near Machesney Park. Takes about two minutes.
We check your site
We evaluate your property's proximity to Machesney Park-area substations, available interconnection capacity, and grid infrastructure.
Review a lease offer
If your property qualifies, we present lease terms with annual payment amounts, duration, and escalation schedule.
Start earning
Once signed, the developer handles permitting and construction. You start receiving lease payments.
Questions from Machesney Park-area landowners
Can I lease my land for battery storage near Machesney Park?
If your property is within a few miles of a ComEd substation with available interconnection capacity in the Machesney Park area, it may qualify. Winnebago County has 9 substations with up to 314 MW of capacity. Submit a free assessment to find out.
How much land do I need near Machesney Park?
Battery storage needs only 0.2-2 acres — far less than solar. A typical 5 MW project uses about 0.5 acres. The rest of your property stays in production.
Will this affect my farming?
No. The installation is a small fenced area — typically the size of a few shipping containers on a concrete pad. Farmers report no impact on planting, harvesting, drainage, or equipment access.
Is there any cost to me?
None. The developer covers everything — permitting, construction, equipment, maintenance, and insurance. The assessment is also free with no obligation.
Own land near Machesney Park?
Find out if your property qualifies for a battery storage lease. Free assessment, no obligation.