PUC Grants Key Permits for Benton Solar Project

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved site and route permits for Benton Solar, LLC’s 100 MW solar facility, 100 MW battery energy storage system, and associated 115 kV transmission line in Benton County, subject to enhanced visual screening, environmental protections, local labor provisions, and power purchase agreement-related conditions. The permits require coordination with state agencies and Benton County and mandate tree removal and replacement planning before construction.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Permits for 100 MW solar facility, 100 MW battery energy storage system, and 0.5-mile 115 kV transmission line; duration tied to permit terms not specified in minutes

Renewal

Permit conditions may be modified by Commission order; specific expiration or renewal terms are set in the underlying permits, which are not detailed in the minutes.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Minutes December 18, 2025

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APPROVED

Benton County, MinnesotaAug 18, 2026

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Agenda Meeting 2024-12-03

PENDING

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, MinnesotaDec 3, 2024

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Who was awarded the government contract by Minnesota Public Utilities Commission?

Benton Solar Llc was awarded this government contract by Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, as recorded on December 18, 2025.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Minutes December 18, 2025 (Minutes), dated December 18, 2025 from Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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