Mesteno Wind — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-16INR0081
Capacity
201.6 MW
Technology
Wind
Status
active
Location
Starr, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Mesteno Windpower, LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Mesteno Wind

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201.6 MW generation in Starr, TX · In queue since December 2014 · Proposed COD June 2025

201.6 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Wind

11y 4m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Apr 2018

Interconnection Timeline

Queue → IA

3y 4m

IA → COD

7y 2m

Total Duration

3y 4m

Schedule

9 months past proposed COD

Construction75%
Queue EntryDec 30, 2014

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Interconnection Study

ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.

Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)

Interconnection AgreementApr 25, 2018

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 18–36 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2025-06-30

Project Details

State

TX

County

Starr

Region

ERCOT

Developer

Mesteno Windpower, LLC

Utility

—

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

—

Point of Interconnection

80355 Del Sol 345kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

Linked EIA Plant

Mesteno

EIA Plant ID: 62258

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Last updated 2026-03-14