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Battery Storage Leases Near Coal City, IL
Coal City in eastern Grundy County is near the Dresden nuclear station where high-voltage transmission lines converge. With 740 MW of battery projects in the queue, agricultural land in this area commands premium lease rates from energy storage developers.
Estimated Annual Lease
$40,000
5 MW project (~0.5 acres)
Nearby Substations
5
Up to 740 MW capacity
County
Grundy
Grundy County, IL
Grid infrastructure near Coal City
The Coal City area has 5 ComEd substations with up to 740 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 Coal City-area landowners can earn
Battery storage developers pay per megawatt of installed capacity. Here's what landowners near Coal City 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 Coal City
Tell us about your property
Fill out a short form with your property location near Coal City. Takes about two minutes.
We check your site
We evaluate your property's proximity to Coal City-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 Coal City-area landowners
Can I lease my land for battery storage near Coal City?
If your property is within a few miles of a ComEd substation with available interconnection capacity in the Coal City area, it may qualify. Grundy County has 5 substations with up to 740 MW of capacity. Submit a free assessment to find out.
How much land do I need near Coal City?
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 Coal City?
Find out if your property qualifies for a battery storage lease. Free assessment, no obligation.