Blue Jay Solar
141.05 MW generation in Grimes, TX · In queue since May 2017 · Proposed COD September 2025
141.05 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
8y 11m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
Signed Oct 2020
Queue → IA
3y 5m
IA → COD
4y 11m
Total Duration
3y 5m
Schedule
6 months past proposed COD
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 executed — binding commitment to build
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Project under construction
Typical: 12–24 months
Proposed COD: 2025-09-30
State
TX
County
Grimes
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Blue Jay Solar I, LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
4 Iola 138kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
Linked EIA Plant
Blue Jay Solar I, LLC
EIA Plant ID: 64672