Benton Solar Project
Project Details
Project Name
Benton Solar Project
Applicant
Benton Solar, LLC
Location
Benton County
Description
Benton Solar, LLC proposes to construct a 100 megawatt (MW) solar energy generating facility, a 100 MW battery energy storage system, and a 0.4 mile long, 115 kilovolt high voltage transmission line within Minden Township, Benton County, Minnesota.
Status
active
Project Contact
Project Summary
Benton Solar, LLC, a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, is requesting a site permit for the Benton County Solar Project, a 100 megawatt (MW) alternating current nameplate capacity solar energy conversion facility paired with a 100 MW battery energy storage system and associated facilities to be located in Minden Township, Benton County, Minnesota. The project will also include a 115 kilovolt, 0.4 mile long transmission line to deliver energy from the project to the electric grid.
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Key Project Documents
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09/26/2024
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The route permit application for the Benton Solar Project transmission line in Benton County, Minnesota.
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09/26/2024
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The route permit application for the Benton Solar Project transmission line in Benton County, Minnesota.
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09/26/2024
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The joint site permit application for the Benton Solar Project solar facility and battery energy storage in Benton County, Minnesota.
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07/24/2025
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Benton Solar Environmental Assessment
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Docket Documents
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| Date | Document ID | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 20265-231934-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Benton Solar, LLC's Compliance Filing, Section 8.12 - Emergency Response Plan (Updated) |
| May 18, 2026 | 20265-231933-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Benton Solar, LLC's Compliance Filing, Section 8.1 - Pre-Construction Meeting Summary |
| May 18, 2026 | 20265-231931-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Benton Solar, LLC's Compliance Filing, Section 4.5.2 - Other Permits and Regulations (Updated) |
| May 13, 2026 | 20265-231772-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 4.3.4 - Independent Third-Party Monitoring |
| May 8, 2026 | 20265-231618-04 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 8.3 - Issued for Construction Site Plan_Attachment A - Part 3 |
| May 8, 2026 | 20265-231618-02 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 8.3 - Issued for Construction Site Plan_Attachment A - Part 1 |
| May 8, 2026 | 20265-231618-03 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 8.3 - Issued for Construction Site Plan_Attachment A - Part 2 |
| May 8, 2026 | 20265-231618-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 8.3 - Issued for Construction Site Plan |
| May 8, 2026 | 20265-231618-05 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 8.3 - Issued for Construction Site Plan_Attachment A - Part 4 |
| April 21, 2026 | 20264-230747-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 5.1 - Visual Screening Plan |
| April 20, 2026 | 20264-230647-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Sections 4.31, 4.3.17, 4.3.18, 4.3.20, 4.3.3. |
| April 20, 2026 | 20264-230636-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 5.12 - Tree Replacement Plan |
| April 20, 2026 | 20264-230635-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 4.5.2 - Other Permits and Regulations |
| April 14, 2026 | 20264-230389-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 8.12 - Emergency Response |
| April 14, 2026 | 20264-230396-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 2.1 - Project Ownership |
| April 14, 2026 | 20264-230394-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 7.0 - Complaint Procedures |
| April 8, 2026 | 20264-230167-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 10.6 - Power Purchase Agreement and 10.7 - Offtake Agreement. |
| April 7, 2026 | 20264-230444-01 | PUC | EQB Monitor |
| April 7, 2026 | 20264-230112-02 | Benton Solar, LLC | Solar Site Permit, Section 8.3 - Site Plan - Attachment - Part 1 of 3 |
| April 7, 2026 | 20264-230112-03 | Benton Solar, LLC | Solar Site Permit, Section 8.3 - Site Plan - Attachment - Part 2 of 3 |
| April 7, 2026 | 20264-230112-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Solar Site Permit, Section 8.3 - Site Plan - Cover Letter |
| April 7, 2026 | 20264-230112-04 | Benton Solar, LLC | Solar Site Permit, Section 8.3 - Site Plan - Attachment - Part 3 of 3 |
| March 26, 2026 | 20263-229668-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Letter Regarding the Tree Removal Plan |
| March 24, 2026 | 20263-229612-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 5.4 - Unanticipated Discoveries Plan |
| March 18, 2026 | 20263-229403-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 4.3.14 - Native Prairie |
| March 18, 2026 | 20263-229404-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Section 9.1 - Decommissioning Plan |
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229261-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Benton Solar, LLC's Compliance Filings - Section 4.1 - Solar Site Permit Distribution, Compliance Filing - Section 4.1 - ESS Site Permit Distribution, and Compliance Filing - Section 5.1 - Route Permit Distribution |
| February 17, 2026 | 20262-228253-01 | PUC EIP | Revised Tree Removal Management Plan |
| February 9, 2026 | 20262-227961-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | GS Site Permit, Section 5.10 - Tree Removal Plan - ESS Site Permit - Tree Removal Plan - Route Permit, Section 6.5 - Tree Removal Plan |
| January 28, 2026 | 20261-227512-01 | PUC |