Panhandle Flagship Solar 2 (ERCOT-27INR0023) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-27INR0023
Capacity
304.4 MW
Technology
Solar
Status
active
Location
Hutchinson, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Panhandle Solar Group Operating Company LLC
IA Status
Facility Study

Panhandle Flagship Solar 2

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304.4 MW generation in Hutchinson, TX · In queue since March 2023 · Proposed COD June 2031

304.4 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Solar

3y 2m

In Queue

Facility Study

IA Status

COD target: 2031

Interconnection

Total Duration

8y 3m

Facilities Study50%
Queue EntryMar 13, 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: 2031-06-30

About

Panhandle Flagship Solar 2 is a proposed solar generation project with a total capacity of 304.4 MW. The project is located in Hutchinson County, Texas, and is being developed by Panhandle Solar Group Operating Company LLC. It is currently in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-27INR0023, with a queue entry date of March 13, 2023, and a proposed commercial operation date of June 30, 2031. The project's interconnection status is currently in the Facility Study phase.

The point of interconnection (POI) is the 345 kV Railhead Substation. Station 2 (27INR0023) connects to Station 1 (27INR0022 & 27INR0025) via a 4.9 mile internal tie line. Station 1 (27INR0022 & 27INR0025) connects to POIB via 22.5 mile tie-line. The project has appeared in recent news coverage.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Project Details

State

TX

County

Hutchinson

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Panhandle Solar Group Operating Company LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

345 kV Railhead Substation (RAILHEAD #79005). Station 2 (27INR0023) connects to Station 1 (27INR0022 & 27INR0025)via a 4.9 mile internal tie line. Station 1 (27INR0022 & 27INR0025) connects to POIB via 22.5 mile tie-line

Data Source

LBNL + Live

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.

No news available for this project.