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Battery Storage Leases Near Streator, IL
Streator in southern LaSalle County is near major transmission infrastructure including the Katydid Road 345 kV substation. Active interconnection queues make farmland in this area viable for battery storage leases.
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 Streator
The Streator 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 Streator-area landowners can earn
Battery storage developers pay per megawatt of installed capacity. Here's what landowners near Streator 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 Streator
Tell us about your property
Fill out a short form with your property location near Streator. Takes about two minutes.
We check your site
We evaluate your property's proximity to Streator-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 Streator-area landowners
Can I lease my land for battery storage near Streator?
If your property is within a few miles of a ComEd substation with available interconnection capacity in the Streator 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 Streator?
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 Streator?
Find out if your property qualifies for a battery storage lease. Free assessment, no obligation.