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Battery Storage Leases Near Sycamore, IL
Sycamore, the DeKalb County seat, is centrally located among the county's 11 substations and 372 MW of battery interconnection capacity. Its historic downtown is surrounded by prime agricultural land that energy storage developers are actively pursuing.
Estimated Annual Lease
$40,000
5 MW project (~0.5 acres)
Nearby Substations
11
Up to 372 MW capacity
County
DeKalb
DeKalb County, IL
Grid infrastructure near Sycamore
The Sycamore area has 11 ComEd substations with up to 372 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 Sycamore-area landowners can earn
Battery storage developers pay per megawatt of installed capacity. Here's what landowners near Sycamore 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 Sycamore
Tell us about your property
Fill out a short form with your property location near Sycamore. Takes about two minutes.
We check your site
We evaluate your property's proximity to Sycamore-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 Sycamore-area landowners
Can I lease my land for battery storage near Sycamore?
If your property is within a few miles of a ComEd substation with available interconnection capacity in the Sycamore area, it may qualify. DeKalb County has 11 substations with up to 372 MW of capacity. Submit a free assessment to find out.
How much land do I need near Sycamore?
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 Sycamore?
Find out if your property qualifies for a battery storage lease. Free assessment, no obligation.