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 |
|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2025 | Environmental Assessment Scoping Decision | The Environmental Assessment Scoping Decision for the Benton Solar Project |
| 09/26/2024 | Route Permit Application | The route permit application for the Benton Solar Project transmission line in Benton County, Minnesota. |
| 09/26/2024 | Joint Site Permit Application | The joint site permit application for the Benton Solar Project solar facility and battery energy storage in Benton County, Minnesota. |
| 07/24/2025 | Benton Solar Environmental Assessment | Benton Solar Environmental Assessment |
| 08/04/2025 | Notice of Public Hearings | Notice of Public Hearings |
Docket Documents
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| Date | Document ID | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2025 | 202510-223554-01 | PUC EIP | EIP Reply Comments of Proposed Findings of Fact |
| September 26, 2025 | 20259-223360-03 | Benton Solar, LLC | Initial Post-Hearing Brief |
| September 26, 2025 | 20259-223360-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Cover letter and Certificate of Service |
| September 26, 2025 | 20259-223360-02 | Benton Solar, LLC | Response to Public Comments |
| September 26, 2025 | 20259-223367-01 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | Benton Solar Initial Brief |
| September 26, 2025 | 20259-223360-04 | Benton Solar, LLC | Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations |
| September 26, 2025 | 20259-223367-02 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | Benton Solar Cover Letter - Initial Brief |
| September 16, 2025 | 20259-223051-01 | PUC EIP | Corrected - Hearing Comments |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222952-03 | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Natural Heritage Review Letter (Attachment 2/4) |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222989-01 | PUC | Central MN Builders Associatoin. |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-223005-01 | PUC | Jaclyn Litfin |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222952-04 | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Natural Heritage Review Report (Attachment 3/4) |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222952-05 | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Natural Heritage Review Letter (Attachment 4/4) |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-223003-01 | PUC | Tammy Stark |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222927-01 | Minnesota Interagency Vegetation Management Planning Working Group | VMPWG Hearing Comments |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222952-02 | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Natural Heritage Review Report (Attachment 1/4) |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222958-01 | PUC EIP | Filed in Error - PUC EIP Public Hearing Comments |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222987-01 | PUC | St Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-223004-01 | PUC | Benton County Sheriff's Office |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-223104-01 | PUC | Mitchell Litfin |
| September 12, 2025 | 20259-222952-01 | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | |
| September 8, 2025 | 20259-222801-01 | PUC | Batch 1 25 Comments |
| September 5, 2025 | 20259-222797-01 | PUC | |
| September 5, 2025 | 20259-222798-01 | PUC | |
| August 29, 2025 | 20258-222573-02 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | |
| August 29, 2025 | 20258-222585-02 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | Exhibit List |
| August 29, 2025 | 20259-222626-01 | PUC | Gerry Goble- IS Sollutions |
| August 29, 2025 | 20258-222573-03 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | |
| August 29, 2025 | 20258-222585-01 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | Cover Letter |
| August 29, 2025 | 20258-222573-01 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota |