Ventana Ranch Solar — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-24INR0462
Capacity
502.03 MW
Technology
Solar
Status
active
Location
Jim Wells, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Monarch Energy Development LLC
IA Status
Facility Study

Ventana Ranch Solar

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502.03 MW generation in Jim Wells, TX · In queue since November 2022 · Proposed COD December 2026

502.03 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Solar

3y 4m

In Queue

Facility Study

IA Status

COD target: 2026

Interconnection Timeline

Total Duration

4y 1m

Facilities Study50%
Queue EntryNov 15, 2022

Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO

Interconnection StudyCurrent

ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.

Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)

Interconnection Agreement

Interconnection agreement not yet executed

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-12-01

Project Details

State

TX

County

Jim Wells

Region

ERCOT

Developer

Monarch Energy Development LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Point of Interconnection

Tap 345 kV Lon Hill (Bus# 8455) -- North Edinburg (Bus# 8905)

Data Source

LBNL

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