Capricorn I & III repower — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-17INR0054
Capacity
32 MW
Technology
Wind
Status
active
Location
Sterling, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Nextera
IA Status
IA Executed

Capricorn I & III repower

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32 MW generation in Sterling, TX · In queue since March 2017 · Proposed COD May 2026

32 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Wind

9y 1m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Nov 2006

Interconnection Timeline

IA → COD

19y 6m

Total Duration

9y 1m

Construction75%
Queue EntryMar 9, 2017

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 AgreementNov 14, 2006

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 18–36 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-05-31

Project Details

State

TX

County

Sterling

Region

ERCOT

Developer

Nextera

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

180757 Capricorn Ridge 3 138kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

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