Benton Solar Project
Project Details
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.
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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
| Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | Environmental Assessment Scoping Decision | The Environmental Assessment Scoping Decision for the Benton Solar Project |
| September 26, 2024 | Route Permit Application | The route permit application for the Benton Solar Project transmission line in Benton County, Minnesota. |
| September 26, 2024 | Joint Site Permit Application | The joint site permit application for the Benton Solar Project solar facility and battery energy storage in Benton County, Minnesota. |