Cold Creek Solar 2 (ERCOT-26INR0290) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-26INR0290
Capacity
445.41 MW
Technology
Solar
Status
active
Location
Schleicher, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Cold Creek Solar LLC
IA Status
Facility Study

Cold Creek Solar 2

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445.41 MW generation in Schleicher, TX · In queue since December 2023 · Proposed COD May 2028

445.41 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Solar

2y 5m

In Queue

Facility Study

IA Status

COD target: 2028

Interconnection

Total Duration

4y 5m

Facilities Study50%
Queue EntryDec 18, 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: 2028-05-28

About

Cold Creek Solar 2 is a proposed solar generation project located in Schleicher County, Texas, with a total capacity of 445.41 MW. The project, developed by Cold Creek Solar LLC, is in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-26INR0290, with a queue entry date of December 18, 2023. The proposed commercial operation date is May 28, 2028, and the project's interconnection agreement status is currently in the Facility Study phase.

The point of interconnection is the Tap 345kV line Big Hill (#76003) - Twin Buttes (#76009). The Cold Creek Solar 2 project has been mentioned in recent news coverage.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Project Details

State

TX

County

Schleicher

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Cold Creek Solar LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

Tap 345kV line Big Hill (#76003) - Twin Buttes (#76009)

Data Source

LBNL + Live

CompanySandy Creek Energy AssociatesStraight Arrow News - SAN · 2025-10-14
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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