Monte Cristo Solar 1
552.88 MW generation in Esmeralda, NV · In queue since April 2023 · Proposed COD December 2030
552.88 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
2y 11m
In Queue
Not Started
IA Status
COD target: 2030
Total Duration
7y 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 not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2030-12-31
State
NV
County
Esmeralda
Region
CAISO
Developer
—
Utility
GLW
Entity
CAISO
Point of Interconnection
BEATTY 230 kV
Data Source
LBNL
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Last updated 2026-03-26