Morada Del Sol Solar
245 MW generation in Upton, TX · In queue since March 2015
245 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
11 years
In Queue
Facility Study
IA Status
Total Duration
11 years
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.
Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)
Interconnection agreement not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Commercial operation date not yet determined
State
TX
County
Upton
Region
ERCOT
Developer
First Solar
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Point of Interconnection
tap 345kV 76002 Bakersfield - 76000 NMcCamey
Data Source
LBNL
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Last updated 2026-03-26