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Battery Storage Leases in Marshall County
Marshall County offers competitive lease opportunities with lower farm cash rents and 10 substations with available grid capacity along the Illinois River, making battery storage an especially attractive income alternative.
Estimated Annual Lease
$40,000
5 MW project (~0.5 acres)
Substations
10
With available capacity
vs Farm Rent
296x
$270/acre avg farm rent
Earnings by project size
Battery storage developers pay per megawatt of installed capacity. Here's what Marshall County landowners could earn:
| Project Size | Annual Lease | Land Needed | vs Farm Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 MW | $16,000/yr | ~0.2 acres | 296x more |
| 5 MW | $40,000/yr | ~0.5 acres | 296x more |
| 10 MW | $80,000/yr | ~1 acres | 296x more |
| 20 MW | $160,000/yr | ~2 acres | 296x more |
Grid infrastructure in Marshall County
Marshall County has 10 ComEd substations that may have available capacity for battery storage interconnection. Key substations include:
Not every property near a substation will qualify. Available capacity, queue depth, and feeder configuration determine viability. Our team evaluates each site individually at no cost.
Common questions from Marshall County landowners
How much can I earn from a battery storage lease in Marshall County?
Based on current industry rates, Marshall County landowners can earn $40,000 to $80,000 per year from a 5-10 MW battery storage project. This uses only 0.5 to 1 acre of land. Current average farm cash rent in Marshall County is $270/acre/year (USDA NASS 2024).
Does my land in Marshall County qualify?
Marshall County is in the ComEd service territory with 10 substations. Whether your specific property qualifies depends on proximity to a substation with available interconnection capacity. Submit a free assessment at illinoisbattery.com/apply to find out.
How much land do I need?
A typical battery storage project needs 0.2 to 2 acres — far less than solar. A 5 MW project uses about 0.5 acres. The rest of your property stays in production.
Is there any cost to me?
No. The developer covers all costs — permitting, construction, equipment, maintenance, and insurance. There is no cost to the landowner at any point.
Towns in Marshall County
Explore battery storage opportunities near specific towns in Marshall County:
Resources for Marshall County landowners
Own land in Marshall County?
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