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Battery Storage Leases Near Toluca, IL
Toluca in southeastern Marshall County is a small farming town near the intersection of Routes 17 and 251. Transmission corridors crossing the county carry 300 MW of queued battery capacity, creating lease income potential for nearby landowners.
Estimated Annual Lease
$40,000
5 MW project (~0.5 acres)
Nearby Substations
5
Up to 300 MW capacity
County
Marshall
Marshall County, IL
Grid infrastructure near Toluca
The Toluca area has 5 ComEd substations with up to 300 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 Toluca-area landowners can earn
Battery storage developers pay per megawatt of installed capacity. Here's what landowners near Toluca 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 Toluca
Tell us about your property
Fill out a short form with your property location near Toluca. Takes about two minutes.
We check your site
We evaluate your property's proximity to Toluca-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 Toluca-area landowners
Can I lease my land for battery storage near Toluca?
If your property is within a few miles of a ComEd substation with available interconnection capacity in the Toluca area, it may qualify. Marshall County has 5 substations with up to 300 MW of capacity. Submit a free assessment to find out.
How much land do I need near Toluca?
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 Toluca?
Find out if your property qualifies for a battery storage lease. Free assessment, no obligation.