Benton Energy Storage II (MISO-E0022) — Project Summary

Queue ID
MISO-E0022
Capacity
309.96 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Benton, MN
Region
MISO
Developer
Xcel Energy
IA Status
In Progress (unknown study)

Benton Energy Storage II

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309.96 MW storage in Benton, MN · In queue since August 2025 · Proposed COD February 2028

309.96 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

9 months

In Queue

In Progress (unknown study)

IA Phase

COD target: 2028

Interconnection

Total Duration

2y 6m

In Study38%
Queue EntryAug 6, 2025

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

DPP StudyCurrent

MISO uses the Definitive Planning Phase (DPP) process with 3 study phases.

Typical: 30–40 months (historical); 12 months target

Interconnection Agreement

Interconnection agreement not yet executed

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2028-02-25

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Development Risk

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P(COD by stated date)
Withdrawal probability vs cohort
IA cluster risk
Project Details

State

MN

County

Benton

Grid Region

MISO (Midcontinent)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Xcel Energy

Utility

Xcel Energy

Entity

MISO

Service Type

NRIS

Point of Interconnection

Benton County 115kV Substation

Data Source

LBNL

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Climate hazards (8+)
Generation variability (P10/P50/P90)
Offtake + transmission counterparty
Generation Forecast

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P50 conditioned on COD
Capacity factor vs cohort
Weather + policy scenarios
Financial Forecast

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Revenue conditioned on COD
Financing close risk
Cohort DSCR comparison
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