Ochoa Energy Storage (ERCOT-26INR0114) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-26INR0114
Capacity
260.8 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Waller, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Ochoa Energy Storage LLC
IA Status
Facility Study

Ochoa Energy Storage

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260.8 MW storage in Waller, TX · In queue since April 2023 · Proposed COD June 2027

260.8 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

3y 1m

In Queue

Facility Study

IA Status

COD target: 2027

Interconnection

Total Duration

4y 2m

Facilities Study50%
Queue EntryApr 19, 2023

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: 2027-06-03

About

Ochoa Energy Storage is a proposed 260.8 MW battery storage project in Waller County, Texas. Developed by Ochoa Energy Storage LLC, the project is located within the ERCOT region and entered the interconnection queue as ERCOT-26INR0114 on April 19, 2023. The proposed commercial operation date is June 3, 2027, and the project's interconnection status is currently in the Facility Study phase.

The Ochoa Energy Storage project has been the subject of recent news coverage, particularly regarding regulatory matters. The point of interconnection is Tap 138kV Katy (44420) - Franz (44260) Ckt 09.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Project Details

State

TX

County

Waller

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Ochoa Energy Storage LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

Tap 138kV Katy (44420) - Franz (44260) Ckt 09

Data Source

LBNL + Live

ApplicantOchoa Energy Storage LLCClick2Houston · 2025-11-19
AgencyPublic Utility Commission of TexasClick2Houston · 2025-11-19
RulingInvestigationClick2Houston · 2025-11-19
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.

News & Articles (1)Beta

Last updated 2026-03-26

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