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Battery Storage Leases Near Bourbonnais, IL
Bourbonnais, home to Olivet Nazarene University, sits at the northern edge of the Kankakee County grid. Nearby Davis Creek substation capacity and proximity to I-57 make surrounding agricultural parcels viable candidates for battery storage development.
Estimated Annual Lease
$40,000
5 MW project (~0.5 acres)
Nearby Substations
2
Up to 144 MW capacity
County
Kankakee
Kankakee County, IL
Grid infrastructure near Bourbonnais
The Bourbonnais area has 2 ComEd substations with up to 144 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 Bourbonnais-area landowners can earn
Battery storage developers pay per megawatt of installed capacity. Here's what landowners near Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais
Tell us about your property
Fill out a short form with your property location near Bourbonnais. Takes about two minutes.
We check your site
We evaluate your property's proximity to Bourbonnais-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 Bourbonnais-area landowners
Can I lease my land for battery storage near Bourbonnais?
If your property is within a few miles of a ComEd substation with available interconnection capacity in the Bourbonnais area, it may qualify. Kankakee County has 2 substations with up to 144 MW of capacity. Submit a free assessment to find out.
How much land do I need near Bourbonnais?
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 Bourbonnais?
Find out if your property qualifies for a battery storage lease. Free assessment, no obligation.