Austin Bayou Solar
753.4 MW generation in Brazoria, TX · In queue since June 2022 · Proposed COD June 2027
753.4 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
3y 11m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
Signed Nov 2023
Queue → IA
1y 5m
IA → COD
3y 7m
Total Duration
1y 5m
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: 2027-06-01
Austin Bayou Solar is a proposed solar generation project located in Brazoria County, Texas, with a total capacity of 753.4 MW. Developed by Austin Bayou Solar, LLC, the project consists entirely of solar photovoltaic generation. It is currently in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-25INR0102, with a queue entry date of June 27, 2022, and a proposed commercial operation date of June 1, 2027.
The project's Interconnection Agreement (IA) has been executed as of November 15, 2023. The point of interconnection is at the Tap 345kV 42500 DOW CHEMICAL - 43035 OASIS CKT#27. The Austin Bayou Solar project has been the subject of recent news coverage.
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
State
TX
County
Brazoria
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
Austin Bayou Solar, LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
Tap 345kV 42500 DOW CHEMICAL - 43035 OASIS CKT#27
Data Source
LBNL
- 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.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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