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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | Notice of Public Hearings | Notice of Public Hearings |
| July 24, 2025 | Benton Solar Environmental Assessment | Benton Solar Environmental Assessment |
| 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. |
Docket Documents
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| Date | Title | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | 20258-222234-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Cover Letter, Affidavits of Publication, Certificate of Service |
| August 15, 2025 | 20258-222174-04 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | |
| August 15, 2025 | 20258-222174-05 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | |
| August 15, 2025 | 20258-222174-01 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | |
| August 15, 2025 | 20258-222158-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Filing letter and certificate of service |
| August 15, 2025 | 20258-222174-02 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | |
| August 15, 2025 | 20258-222174-06 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | |
| August 15, 2025 | 20258-222158-02 | Benton Solar, LLC | Surrebuttal Testimony of Adam Gracia |
| August 15, 2025 | 20258-222174-03 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | |
| August 12, 2025 | 20258-221968-01 | OAH | Second Prehearing Order |
| August 6, 2025 | 20258-221840-02 | Benton Solar, LLC | Rebuttal Testimony of Adam Gracia with Schedule 1 |
| August 6, 2025 | 20258-221843-03 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | Benton Solar Cortina Direct Testimony |
| August 6, 2025 | 20258-221843-01 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | Benton Solar Franco Direct Testimony |
| August 6, 2025 | 20258-221840-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Benton Solar's Transmittal Letter |
| August 6, 2025 | 20258-221843-02 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | Benton Solar Analysis - Franco Direct Testimony Attachment A |
| August 6, 2025 | 20258-221844-02 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | Benton Solar Franco Rebuttal Testimony |
| August 6, 2025 | 20258-221840-03 | Benton Solar, LLC | Certificate of Service Re Rebuttal Testimony of Adam Gracia with Schedule 1 |
| August 6, 2025 | 20258-221843-04 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | Corrected Testimony Cover Letter |
| August 6, 2025 | 20258-221844-01 | LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota | Benton Solar LIUNA Rebuttal Testimony Cover |
| August 5, 2025 | 20258-221782-01 | PUC EIP | Notification of EA Mailed to Public Library |
| August 4, 2025 | 20258-221704-01 | PUC | NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND AVAILABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT |
| July 25, 2025 | 20257-221387-01 | PUC EIP | Notice of EA Availability to State Agencies and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers |
| July 24, 2025 | 20257-221364-01 | PUC EIP | Benton Solar Environmental Assessment |
| July 18, 2025 | 20257-221186-03 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | Benton Solar Cortina Direct Testimony |
| July 18, 2025 | 20257-221186-01 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | Benton Solar Franco Testimony |
| July 18, 2025 | 20257-221186-02 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | Franco Testimony |
| July 9, 2025 | 20257-220799-01 | PUC | Notice of Legislative Changes |
| June 30, 2025 | 20256-220514-02 | Benton Solar, LLC | Direct Testimony of Adam Gracia (With Schedule 1) |
| June 30, 2025 | 20256-220514-05 | Benton Solar, LLC | Direct Testimony of Ashley Nunez (With Schedule 1) |
| June 30, 2025 | 20256-220514-01 | Benton Solar, LLC | Benton Solar, LLC's Filing Submittal Correspondence |