Battery Energy Storage Site Lease Representation
Some commercial and industrial properties may have value as battery energy storage system (BESS) sites. Pelzar CRE evaluates whether your land or parking area meets developer criteria and represents you through the leasing process.
Submit Site for Storage ReviewBattery Storage Developers Are Actively Seeking Sites
BESS developers lease land or parking areas near utility infrastructure on long-term ground leases. The right commercial or industrial parcel — especially near a substation or in a constrained grid area — may command significant long-term lease income.
Pelzar CRE evaluates site conditions, identifies relevant developers, and runs a targeted RFP on the owner's behalf.
How Storage Site Leases Are Typically Structured
Ground Lease
The storage developer leases a defined portion of the property for a fixed term — often 20–25 years — and pays annual rent. The developer owns and operates the battery system. The owner receives stable lease income.
Site License
A shorter-term, more flexible arrangement where the developer licenses use of the land or parking area. Less common for permanent BESS installations but used in some pilot or interim-phase projects.
What Storage Developers Look For
- Excess land or underutilized parking lot edges (typically 5,000+ sq ft per MW)
- Industrial, warehouse, or heavy commercial parcels
- Properties in close proximity to utility substations or distribution infrastructure
- Sites in constrained grid areas where storage has high utility value
- Zoning that allows energy infrastructure or storage use
- Secure perimeter — fencing capacity or screened access
- Adequate truck and equipment access for installation and maintenance
When Storage Doesn't Work
- No interconnection capacity or utility interest in the area
- Zoning prohibition on energy storage or industrial use
- Residential adjacency creating fire code setback conflicts
- Site too small or oddly shaped to accommodate the required footprint
- Poor access for heavy equipment
Submit Your Site for Storage Review
Tell us about your property. We'll evaluate whether your land or parking area may be a realistic candidate for battery storage site leasing.
Submit a Property for Review