Griffin (CAISO-54840) — Project Summary

Queue ID
CAISO-54840
Capacity
205.8 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Alameda, CA
Region
CAISO
Developer
IA Status
Not Started

Griffin

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205.8 MW storage in Alameda, CA · In queue since April 2023 · Proposed COD March 2028

205.8 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

3y 1m

In Queue

Not Started

IA Status

COD target: 2028

Interconnection

Total Duration

4y 11m

In Study38%
Queue EntryApr 17, 2023

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Cluster Study (Phase I/II)Current

CAISO uses cluster studies where projects are batched annually and studied together.

Typical: 36–48 months (IR to IA)

Interconnection Agreement

Interconnection agreement not yet executed

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2028-03-01

About

The Griffin project is a proposed 205.8 MW battery storage project located in Alameda County, California. It is in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) interconnection queue as entry CAISO-54840, with a queue entry date of April 17, 2023. The proposed commercial operation date is March 1, 2028. As of the latest data, the interconnection agreement (IA) status is "Not Started." The project is interconnected with Pacific Gas and Electric (PGAE) at the point of interconnection (POI) TESLA-TRACY #1.

The Griffin project has been the subject of recent news coverage, with 16 articles appearing in the press. The news coverage primarily focuses on industry trends, with some articles discussing deals and potential hazards.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Project Details

State

CA

County

Alameda

Grid Region

CAISO (California)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Utility

PGAE

Entity

CAISO

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

TESLA-TRACY #1

Data Source

LBNL

DeveloperX-energy±Financial Times · 2024-10-16
TransactionProject financingFinancial Times · 2024-10-16
Deal value$500.0M±Financial Times · 2024-10-16
OfftakerAmazonFinancial Times · 2024-10-16
LenderKen Griffin±Financial Times · 2024-10-16
Market Context
Approximate
ISO / RTO
CAISO
Trading Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Hub Confidence
LOW

This project's market context is estimated from its Point of Interconnection. Hub and node assignments are approximate and based on geographic inference from the POI substation name.

News & Articles (3)Beta

Last updated 2026-03-26

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