CPC WEST — Project Summary

Queue ID
CAISO-96
Capacity
900 MW
Technology
Wind+Battery
Status
active
Location
Kern, CA
Region
CAISO
Developer
IA Status
IA Executed

CPC WEST

BetaActiveWindBatteryCAISOLBNL + Live

900 MW hybrid in Kern, CA · In queue since January 1970 · Proposed COD July 2026

900 MW

Capacity

2

Components

Wind + Battery

56y 2m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Jan 1970

Interconnection Timeline

Queue → IA

<1 month

IA → COD

56y 6m

Total Duration

<1 month

Construction75%
Queue EntryJan 1, 1970

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Cluster Study (Phase I/II)

CAISO uses cluster studies where projects are batched annually and studied together.

Typical: 36–48 months (IR to IA)

Interconnection AgreementJan 1, 1970

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 24–36 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-07-05

Technology
Wind600 MW · 67%
Battery300 MW · 33%
Project Details

State

CA

County

Kern

Region

CAISO

Developer

Utility

SCE

Entity

CAISO

Point of Interconnection

Tehachapi Conceptual Substation #1

Data Source

LBNL + Live

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