Albatross BESS 2 (ERCOT-25INR0579) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-25INR0579
Capacity
159.6 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Mclennan, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Albatross Solar, LLC
IA Status
Facility Study

Albatross BESS 2

ERCOT-25INR0579BetaActiveBatteryERCOTLBNL + Live

159.6 MW storage in Mclennan, TX · In queue since February 2024 · Proposed COD February 2028

159.6 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

2y 3m

In Queue

Facility Study

IA Status

COD target: 2028

Interconnection

Total Duration

4 years

Facilities Study50%
Queue EntryFeb 27, 2024

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Interconnection StudyCurrent

ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.

Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)

Interconnection Agreement

Interconnection agreement not yet executed

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2028-02-22

About

Albatross BESS 2 is a proposed 159.6 MW battery storage project located in McLennan County, Texas. The project, developed by Albatross Solar, LLC, is interconnected within the ERCOT region and entered the interconnection queue as ERCOT-25INR0579 on February 27, 2024. Its proposed commercial operation date is February 22, 2028, and its interconnection status is currently in the Facility Study phase.

The proposed project is linked to the existing Albatross Solar, LLC operating plant (EIA ID 66894). The project has appeared in recent news coverage.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Project Details

State

TX

County

Mclennan

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Albatross Solar, LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

Tap 138kV 165 Windsor Switch - 161 McGregor

Data Source

LBNL + Live

Market Context
Approximate
ISO / RTO
ERCOT
Trading Hub
HB_SOUTH
Hub Confidence
MEDIUM
POI Substation
McGregor Substation

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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