Amsterdam Solar
509.88 MW generation in Brazoria, TX · In queue since February 2019 · Proposed COD February 2026
509.88 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
7y 3m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
Signed Feb 2022
Queue → IA
3 years
IA → COD
4 years
Total Duration
3 years
Schedule
3 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: 2026-02-01
The Amsterdam Solar project is a proposed 509.88 MW solar generation facility in Brazoria County, Texas. Developed by Cottonwood Bayou Solar II, LLC, the project consists of 509.88 MW of solar photovoltaic generation. It is currently active in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-21INR0256, with a queue entry date of February 7, 2019, and a proposed commercial operation date of February 1, 2026.
The project's Interconnection Agreement (IA) has been executed as of February 17, 2022. The point of interconnection (POI) is at tap 345kV 43035 Oasis - 42500 Dow c27, c18. The Amsterdam Solar project has been the subject of recent news coverage, particularly regarding regulatory matters.
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
State
TX
County
Brazoria
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
Cottonwood Bayou Solar II, LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
tap 345kV 43035 Oasis - 42500 Dow c27, c18
Data Source
LBNL
- ISO / RTO
- ERCOT
- Trading Hub
- HB_WEST
- Hub Confidence
- MEDIUM
- POI Substation
- Oasis 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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