Cartwheel BESS 2
156.91 MW storage in Hopkins, TX · In queue since June 2022 · Proposed COD June 2028
156.91 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Battery
3y 11m
In Queue
Facility Study
IA Status
COD target: 2028
Total Duration
6 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: 2028-06-15
The Cartwheel BESS 2 project is a proposed 156.91 MW battery storage project located in Hopkins County, Texas. Developed by RWE Renewables, the project consists entirely of battery storage. It is currently in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-23INR0495, with a queue entry date of June 2, 2022, and a proposed commercial operation date of June 15, 2028. The project's interconnection agreement status is currently in the Facility Study phase.
The point of interconnection is Tap 345kV 1697 Sulphur Springs Switch and 2464 Cash Switch. The Cartwheel BESS 2 project has been the subject of recent news coverage.
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
State
TX
County
Hopkins
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
RWE Renewables
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
Tap 345kV 1697 Sulphur Springs Switch _x0013_ 2464 Cash Switch
Data Source
LBNL + Live
- 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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