GASKELL WEST
186.62 MW hybrid in Kern, CA · In queue since April 2014 · Proposed COD December 2026
186.62 MW
Capacity
2
Components
Solar + Battery
11y 11m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
Signed Apr 2019
Queue → IA
5 years
IA → COD
7y 8m
Total Duration
5 years
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
CAISO uses cluster studies where projects are batched annually and studied together.
Typical: 36–48 months (IR to IA)
Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Project under construction
Typical: 18–30 months
Proposed COD: 2026-12-02
State
CA
County
Kern
Region
CAISO
Developer
—
Utility
SCE
Entity
CAISO
Point of Interconnection
Whirlwind Substation 220 kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
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Last updated 2026-03-26