Big Elm Storage (ERCOT-23INR0469) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-23INR0469
Capacity
100.8 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Bell, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Big Elm Storage, LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Big Elm Storage

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100.8 MW storage in Bell, TX · In queue since April 2022 · Proposed COD November 2027

100.8 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

4y 1m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed May 2024

Interconnection

Queue → IA

2y 1m

IA → COD

3y 6m

Total Duration

2y 1m

Construction75%
Queue EntryApr 18, 2022

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 AgreementMay 10, 2024

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 6–18 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2027-11-10

About

Big Elm Storage is a proposed 100.8 MW battery storage project located in Bell County, Texas. The project, developed by Big Elm Storage, LLC, consists entirely of battery storage. It is listed in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-23INR0469, with a queue entry date of April 18, 2022, and a proposed commercial operation date of November 10, 2027.

The project has an executed Interconnection Agreement (IA) as of May 10, 2024. Its point of interconnection (POI) is Tap 345 kV 3414 Temple Switch - 3409 Lake Creek. This proposed project is linked to the existing, operating Big Elm Storage facility (EIA plant ID 68181). The Big Elm Storage project has been mentioned in recent news coverage.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Project Details

State

TX

County

Bell

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Big Elm Storage, LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

Tap 345 kV 3414 Temple Switch - 3409 Lake Creek

Data Source

LBNL + Live

DeveloperInfrakeyThe Texas Tribune · 2025-11-24
Market Context
Approximate
ISO / RTO
ERCOT
Trading Hub
HB_NORTH
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.

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