A 5 MW distributed battery in Illinois could generate $271k/MW-year, 25% of it from CRGA
Annual revenue build-up for a 5 MW, 4-hour distributed BESS in Illinois ($/MW-year)
Source: MISO, EIA, Modo Energy vBESS benchmarks, Illinois General Assembly
Note: Energy and regulation from Modo Energy vBESS benchmarks (June 2025 to June 2026 average); capacity from the 2025-26 MISO PRA at 0.95 CAF; reserves under $400/MW-year excluded. The $250/kWh standalone rebate is an upfront payment amortized over 15 years, and merchant revenue is gross of battery cost.
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