Pine Forest Solar
301.51 MW generation in Hopkins, TX · In queue since October 2018 · Proposed COD April 2026
301.51 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
7y 7m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
Signed Jul 2020
Queue → IA
1y 9m
IA → COD
5y 9m
Total Duration
1y 9m
Schedule
1 months past proposed COD
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.
Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)
Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Project under construction
Typical: 12–24 months
Proposed COD: 2026-04-01
Pine Forest Solar is a proposed 301.51 MW solar generation project located in Hopkins County, Texas. The developer is Pine Forest Solar I, LLC. The project is interconnected within the ERCOT region under queue ID ERCOT-20INR0203, with an interconnection queue entry date of October 4, 2018. The proposed commercial operation date is April 1, 2026, and the Interconnection Agreement was executed on July 29, 2020.
The project's point of interconnection is the Monticello Switch _x0013_ Allen Switch 345 kV Line. Pine Forest Solar has been the subject of recent news coverage, with seven articles categorized as development, regulatory, and deals.
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
State
TX
County
Hopkins
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
Pine Forest Solar I, LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
Monticello Switch _x0013_ Allen Switch 345 kV Line
Data Source
LBNL + Live
- ISO / RTO
- ERCOT
- Trading Hub
- HB_NORTH
- 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.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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