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Battery Storage Leases Near Dwight, IL
Dwight straddles I-55 and the historic Route 66 in northern Livingston County. Major 345 kV transmission lines cross nearby farmland, and with 1,000 MW of battery projects queued in the county, landowners along these corridors can earn significant lease income.
Estimated Annual Lease
$40,000
5 MW project (~0.5 acres)
Nearby Substations
3
Up to 1000 MW capacity
County
Livingston
Livingston County, IL
Grid infrastructure near Dwight
The Dwight area has 3 ComEd substations with up to 1000 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 Dwight-area landowners can earn
Battery storage developers pay per megawatt of installed capacity. Here's what landowners near Dwight 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 Dwight
Tell us about your property
Fill out a short form with your property location near Dwight. Takes about two minutes.
We check your site
We evaluate your property's proximity to Dwight-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 Dwight-area landowners
Can I lease my land for battery storage near Dwight?
If your property is within a few miles of a ComEd substation with available interconnection capacity in the Dwight area, it may qualify. Livingston County has 3 substations with up to 1000 MW of capacity. Submit a free assessment to find out.
How much land do I need near Dwight?
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 Dwight?
Find out if your property qualifies for a battery storage lease. Free assessment, no obligation.