Black Springs BESS — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-24INR0315
Capacity
120.68 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Palo Pinto, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Black Springs BESS LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Black Springs BESS

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120.68 MW storage in Palo Pinto, TX · In queue since April 2022 · Proposed COD October 2025

120.68 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

3y 11m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

Signed Oct 2023

Interconnection Timeline

Queue → IA

1y 6m

IA → COD

2 years

Total Duration

1y 6m

Schedule

5 months past proposed COD

Construction75%
Queue EntryApr 18, 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 AgreementOct 18, 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: 2025-10-15

Project Details

State

TX

County

Palo Pinto

Region

ERCOT

Developer

Black Springs BESS LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Point of Interconnection

1571 ORAN 138KV

Data Source

LBNL

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