Norton Solar (ERCOT-19INR0035) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-19INR0035
Capacity
128.48 MW
Technology
Solar
Status
active
Location
Runnels, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
TAI Norton Solar, LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Norton Solar

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128.48 MW generation in Runnels, TX · In queue since March 2017 · Proposed COD November 2025

128.48 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Solar

9y 2m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Jun 2019

Status
Latest milestoneconstruction finalised · 2026-03-19Renewables Now · 2026-03-24
Interconnection

Queue → IA

2y 3m

IA → COD

6y 5m

Total Duration

2y 3m

Schedule

5 months past proposed COD

Construction75%
Queue EntryMar 6, 2017

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Interconnection Study

ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.

Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)

Interconnection AgreementJun 20, 2019

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 12–24 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2025-11-24

About

The Norton Solar project is a proposed 128.48 MW solar generation facility in Runnels County, Texas. Developed by TAI Norton Solar, LLC, the project consists of 128.48 MW of solar photovoltaic generation. It is listed in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-19INR0035, with a queue entry date of March 6, 2017, and a proposed commercial operation date of November 24, 2025. The project's Interconnection Agreement (IA) was executed on June 20, 2019.

The proposed project is linked to the existing Norton Solar Farm operating plant (EIA ID 61967). It has appeared in recent news coverage related to development and deals.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Project Details

State

TX

County

Runnels

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

TAI Norton Solar, LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

60451 Garnet 138kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

DeveloperAvantusRenewables Now · 2026-03-24
EPC contractorRES±Construction Review · 2026-03-24
TransactionAcquisition±PV Tech · 2024-08-23
OfftakerToyota Tsusho AmericaPV Tech · 2024-08-23
LenderMitsubishi UFJ Financial GroupPV Tech · 2024-08-23
PPA structurePhysicalPower Technology · 2024-08-23
Market Context
Approximate
ISO / RTO
ERCOT
Trading Hub
HB_WEST
Hub Confidence
LOW
POI Substation
Colorado River Municipal Water District #2 Substation

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.

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