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Battery Storage Leases Near Normal, IL
Normal, home to Illinois State University, anchors the northern half of the Bloomington-Normal metro in McLean County. The Brokaw substation and 550 MW of queued battery capacity make farmland on the town's edges a high-value target for energy storage leases.
Estimated Annual Lease
$40,000
5 MW project (~0.5 acres)
Nearby Substations
10
Up to 550 MW capacity
County
McLean
McLean County, IL
Grid infrastructure near Normal
The Normal area has 10 ComEd substations with up to 550 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 Normal-area landowners can earn
Battery storage developers pay per megawatt of installed capacity. Here's what landowners near Normal 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 Normal
Tell us about your property
Fill out a short form with your property location near Normal. Takes about two minutes.
We check your site
We evaluate your property's proximity to Normal-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 Normal-area landowners
Can I lease my land for battery storage near Normal?
If your property is within a few miles of a ComEd substation with available interconnection capacity in the Normal area, it may qualify. McLean County has 10 substations with up to 550 MW of capacity. Submit a free assessment to find out.
How much land do I need near Normal?
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 Normal?
Find out if your property qualifies for a battery storage lease. Free assessment, no obligation.