ZETA
154.955 MW hybrid in Merced, CA · In queue since April 2020 · Proposed COD May 2027
154.955 MW
Capacity
2
Components
Solar + Battery
5y 11m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
Signed Dec 2023
Queue → IA
3y 8m
IA → COD
3y 5m
Total Duration
3y 8m
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: 2027-05-26
State
CA
County
Merced
Region
CAISO
Developer
—
Utility
PGAE
Entity
CAISO
Point of Interconnection
Mercy Springs 70 kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
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