Hornet Solar

ERCOT-23INR0021BetaActiveSolarERCOTLBNL

602.37 MW generation in Swisher, TX · In queue since February 2020 · Proposed COD April 2025

602.37 MW

Capacity

Components

Solar

6y 3m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Dec 2021

Status

Latest milestoneCOD achieved · Q2 2024pv magazine USA · 2025-10-27

Expected CODQ2 2025Electrek · 2025-04-10

Interconnection

Queue → IA

1y 10m

IA → COD

3y 4m

Total Duration

1y 10m

Schedule

12 months past proposed COD

Construction75%

Queue EntryFeb 4, 2020

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 AgreementDec 6, 2021

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 12–24 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2025-04-30

About

Hornet Solar is a proposed 602.37 MW solar generation project located in Swisher County, Texas. The developer is Hornet Solar LLC. The project is interconnected within the ERCOT region under queue ID ERCOT-23INR0021, with an interconnection queue entry date of February 4, 2020. The proposed commercial operation date is April 30, 2025. The Interconnection Agreement (IA) was executed on December 6, 2021. The point of interconnection is tap 345kV 23914 Tule Canyon - 23912 Ogallala.

The proposed project is linked to the existing operating plant, Hornet Solar (TX) (EIA plant ID 65463). The project has been the subject of recent news coverage, with 26 articles appearing in categories such as industry, grid, development, and deals.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

ERCOT Queue EIA Plant Profile

Project Details

State

County

Swisher

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Hornet Solar LLC

Utility

—

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

—

Point of Interconnection

tap 345kV 23914 Tule Canyon - 23912 Ogallala

Data Source

LBNL

DeveloperVesper Energypv magazine USA · 2025-10-27

EPC contractorBlattner±Electrek · 2025-04-10

TransactionProject financing±NS Energy · 2025-04-23

Deal value$590.0MNS Energy · 2025-04-23

LenderMUFG Bank, Nord/LB, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, BayernLB, Associated BankNS Energy · 2025-04-23

Linked EIA Plant

Hornet Solar (TX)EIA 65463

High match88% confidence

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Market Context

Approximate

ISO / RTO: ERCOT
Trading Hub: HB_WEST
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.

News & Articles (10)Beta