Bufflehead BESS — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-24INR0274
Capacity
159.23 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Collin, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Boxcar Energy Storage, LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Bufflehead BESS

ERCOT-24INR0274BetaActiveBatteryERCOTLBNL + Live

159.23 MW storage in Collin, TX · In queue since March 2022 · Proposed COD February 2027

159.23 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

4y 1m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Apr 2024

Interconnection Timeline

Queue → IA

2y 1m

IA → COD

2y 10m

Total Duration

2y 1m

Construction75%
Queue EntryMar 7, 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 AgreementApr 10, 2024

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 6–18 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2027-02-15

Project Details

State

TX

County

Collin

Region

ERCOT

Developer

Boxcar Energy Storage, LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

2475 Lavon Switch 138kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

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