CPV Backbone Solar (PJM-AF2-356) — Project Summary

Queue ID
PJM-AF2-356
Capacity
175 MW
Technology
Solar
Status
active
Location
Garrett, MD
Region
PJM
Developer
IA Status
IA Executed

CPV Backbone Solar

PJM-AF2-356BetaActiveSolarPJMLBNL + Live

175 MW generation in Garrett, MD · In queue since March 2020 · Proposed COD March 2026

175 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Solar

6y 2m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

COD target: 2026

Status
Latest milestoneCOD achievedSolar Power World · 2025-12-22
Interconnection

Total Duration

6 years

Schedule

2 months past proposed COD

Construction75%
Queue EntryMar 31, 2020

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

System Impact Study

PJM processes interconnection requests through multi-phase System Impact Studies (SIS).

Typical: ~48 months (historically longest)

Interconnection Agreement

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 12–24 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-03-15

About

The CPV Backbone Solar project is a proposed 175 MW solar generation facility in Garrett County, Maryland. The project, developed under the PJM Interconnection queue as project PJM-AF2-356, entered the queue on March 31, 2020, with a proposed commercial operation date of March 15, 2026. The interconnection agreement (IA) for the project has been executed. The point of interconnection is the Albright-Mt. Zion 138 kV line.

The proposed project is linked to an existing operating plant, CPV Backbone Solar (EIA ID 67022). Recent news coverage, including articles related to industry, grid, and development, has featured the project.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Project Details

State

MD

County

Garrett

Grid Region

PJM Interconnection

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Utility

APS

Entity

PJM

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

Albright-Mt. Zion 138 kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

DeveloperCompetitive Power VenturesSolar Power World · 2025-12-22
EPC contractorVanguard Energy PartnersSolar Power World · 2025-12-22
Market Context
Approximate
ISO / RTO
PJM
Trading Hub
WESTERN HUB
Hub Confidence
HIGH
Nearest Node (Estimated)
KITZMILR34.5 KV BACKBNSP

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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