Big Star Solar (ERCOT-21INR0413) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-21INR0413
Capacity
203.1 MW
Technology
Solar
Status
active
Location
Bastrop, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
RWE Solar Development, LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Big Star Solar

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203.1 MW generation in Bastrop, TX · In queue since August 2019 · Proposed COD January 2026

203.1 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Solar

6y 9m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Oct 2020

Interconnection

Queue → IA

1y 2m

IA → COD

5y 3m

Total Duration

1y 2m

Schedule

3 months past proposed COD

Construction75%
Queue EntryAug 27, 2019

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 AgreementOct 2, 2020

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 12–24 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-01-31

About

Big Star Solar is a proposed 203.1 MW solar generation project located in Bastrop County, Texas. The developer is RWE Solar Development, LLC. The project is listed in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-21INR0413, with a queue entry date of August 27, 2019, and a proposed commercial operation date of January 31, 2026. The project's Interconnection Agreement (IA) was executed on October 2, 2020.

The proposed project is linked to the existing operating plant, Big Star Solar, LLC (Hybrid) (EIA ID 64202). The project has been mentioned in recent news coverage.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Project Details

State

TX

County

Bastrop

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

RWE Solar Development, LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

Tap 345kV 9074 Lytton - 9073 Holman

Data Source

LBNL + Live

DeveloperRWE RenewablesRWE · 2023-01-30
TransactionPPARWE · 2023-01-30
OfftakerConstellationRWE · 2023-01-30
PPA structurePhysicalRWE · 2023-01-30
Market Context
Approximate
ISO / RTO
ERCOT
Trading Hub
HB_SOUTH
Hub Confidence
HIGH
Nearest Node (Estimated)
BIGSTAR_ALL

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.

News & Articles (1)Beta

Last updated 2026-03-26

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