IEP Orchard BESS — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-23INR0556
Capacity
9.99 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Fort Bend, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
IEP Tejas Verde LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

IEP Orchard BESS

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9.99 MW storage in Fort Bend, TX · Proposed COD February 2025

9.99 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

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In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Aug 2023

Interconnection Timeline

IA → COD

1y 6m

Schedule

13 months past proposed COD

Construction75%
Queue Entry

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 9, 2023

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 6–18 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2025-02-28

Project Details

State

TX

County

Fort Bend

Region

ERCOT

Developer

IEP Tejas Verde LLC

Utility

—

Entity

ERCOT

Point of Interconnection

Station Name (TDSP Station Code): OR Load/Load Transformer Name :TR1 PTI BUS number: 44541 Voltage in kV (Transmission Level): 138 kV Project Size: 9.99 MW battery energy storage (BESS) system; 50 MWh connecting on CNP 34.5kV Distribution System.

Data Source

LBNL

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