What a battery storage project does
A battery stores electricity for later use. It may serve a building or connect directly to the electric grid. A project on leased land typically needs a discussion about the equipment area, access, utility connection and agreement, not just the battery itself.
You may see the term BESS, which means battery energy storage system. You do not need to use that terminology when asking about your property. A location and a clear description of the land are more useful.
Reference: U.S. Department of Energy: energy storage
Start with your state
The state guides explain useful local distinctions and point to official resources. They do not identify an approved site or promise that every property will qualify. Choose the state where the land is located.
Find answers before comparing an offer
Use the payment guide to separate option money from operating rent. Use the land and connection guides to understand why acreage or a nearby substation does not settle suitability. The agreement guides help you make a list of questions for the actual proposal.
- Battery storage land lease payments: what to compare
- How much land does battery storage need?
- Battery storage option agreements and leases: know the difference
- Land near a substation: what battery developers need to check
- Smaller battery projects and DG: a landowner’s guide
- Can you lease only part of your land for battery storage?
- Battery storage safety, noise and removal: questions for landowners
- What to send for a battery storage property review
- Transmission-connected battery storage: what landowners should ask
Want to ask about your land?
Send the location and what you know. You don’t need a project plan.
Tell us about your landTell us the part you would consider
You may want to retain farm ground, a building area, parking or a driveway. Explain those plans at the beginning. If only part of the land could be available, say where it is and how vehicles reach it.
The form starts with your contact details, followed by the property location. Additional property information is optional. Sunland may follow up for a map or other records; sending an inquiry does not commit you to a lease or sale.
Questions landowners ask
Do I need to know whether my land is suitable?
No. Start with the location and information you have. Suitability needs investigation.
Can I ask about a lease or a sale?
Yes. You can indicate either preference or leave it undecided.
Will this help me choose a solar lease?
These guides focus on battery storage. A solar proposal has different space, layout and project requirements.
Sources & further reading
Sources checked 2026-10-03. Local rules and program details can change. Check the requirements for the actual project.