Soda Lake BESS 1
ERCOT-23INR0501BetaActiveBatteryERCOTLBNL + Live
203.87 MW storage in Crane, TX · In queue since September 2022 · Proposed COD February 2026
203.87 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Battery
3y 7m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Status
Signed Aug 2018
Interconnection Timeline
IA → COD
7y 6m
Total Duration
3y 7m
Schedule
1 months past proposed COD
Construction75%
Queue EntrySep 2, 2022
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 AgreementAug 20, 2018
Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
ConstructionCurrent
Project under construction
Typical: 6–18 months
Commercial Operation
Proposed COD: 2026-02-27
Project Details
State
TX
County
Crane
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Mendoza Trail BESS, LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
138kV Soda Lake Substation (#76026)
Data Source
LBNL + Live
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