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Counties / LaSalle County / Ottawa
Battery Storage Leases Near Ottawa, IL
Ottawa and LaSalle County feature strong transmission infrastructure along the Illinois River valley with 11 substations. The Katydid Road-Goodings Grove 345 kV corridor has 250 MW of battery capacity queued.
Estimated Annual Lease
$40,000
5 MW project (~0.5 acres)
Nearby Substations
11
Up to 250 MW capacity
County
LaSalle
LaSalle County, IL
Grid infrastructure near Ottawa
The Ottawa area has 11 ComEd substations with up to 250 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 Ottawa-area landowners can earn
Battery storage developers pay per megawatt of installed capacity. Here's what landowners near Ottawa 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 Ottawa
Tell us about your property
Fill out a short form with your property location near Ottawa. Takes about two minutes.
We check your site
We evaluate your property's proximity to Ottawa-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 Ottawa-area landowners
Can I lease my land for battery storage near Ottawa?
If your property is within a few miles of a ComEd substation with available interconnection capacity in the Ottawa area, it may qualify. LaSalle County has 11 substations with up to 250 MW of capacity. Submit a free assessment to find out.
How much land do I need near Ottawa?
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 Ottawa?
Find out if your property qualifies for a battery storage lease. Free assessment, no obligation.