Ion Solar
384 MW generation in Ellis, TX · In queue since May 2019 · Proposed COD May 2026
384 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
7 years
In Queue
Facility Study
IA Status
COD target: 2026
Total Duration
7 years
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 not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2026-05-29
Ion Solar is a proposed 384 MW solar generation project located in Ellis County, Texas. Developed by GSE Group LLC, the project entered the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-21INR0320 on May 17, 2019. The proposed commercial operation date is May 29, 2026. Its interconnection status is currently in the Facility Study phase.
The project is linked to the existing Ion Solar (TX) operating plant (EIA ID 68306). The point of interconnection is at the tap 345kV 1906 Venus - 68091 Navarro. The project has appeared in recent news coverage.
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
State
TX
County
Ellis
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
GSE Group LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
tap 345kV 1906 Venus - 68091 Navarro
Data Source
LBNL
- ISO / RTO
- ERCOT
- Trading Hub
- HB_NORTH
- Hub Confidence
- MEDIUM
- Nearest Node (Estimated)
- STRATEGC_RN
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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