Big Elm Solar
201.02 MW generation in Bell, TX · In queue since June 2019 · Proposed COD December 2024
201.02 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
6y 11m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
Signed Sep 2022
Queue → IA
3y 3m
IA → COD
2y 3m
Total Duration
3y 3m
Schedule
17 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: 2024-12-21
Big Elm Solar is a proposed 201.02 MW solar generation project located in Bell County, Texas. The developer is Big Elm Solar, LLC. The project is interconnected to the ERCOT grid under queue ID ERCOT-21INR0353, with an interconnection queue entry date of June 27, 2019. The proposed commercial operation date is December 21, 2024, and the Interconnection Agreement (IA) was executed on September 1, 2022. The point of interconnection is the 345kV #3404 Belfalls Switch.
The proposed project is linked to the existing Big Elm Solar operating plant (EIA plant ID 68180). Big Elm Solar has been the subject of recent news coverage, with 15 articles appearing in the press. These articles primarily cover industry trends and deals, with some regulatory aspects also mentioned.
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
State
TX
County
Bell
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
Big Elm Solar, LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
345kV #3404 Belfalls Switch
Data Source
LBNL
- ISO / RTO
- ERCOT
- Trading Hub
- HB_SOUTH
- Hub Confidence
- MEDIUM
- Nearest Node (Estimated)
- LIME_SLR_UNIT1
- POI Substation
- Temple Pecan Creek 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.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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