Sorghum BESS — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-26INR0474
Capacity
208.9 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Wharton, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Blue Creek BESS, LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Sorghum BESS

ERCOT-26INR0474BetaActiveBatteryERCOTLBNL + Live

208.9 MW storage in Wharton, TX · In queue since April 2024 · Proposed COD December 2027

208.9 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

2 years

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Status

COD target: 2027

Interconnection Timeline

Total Duration

3y 8m

Construction75%
Queue EntryApr 15, 2024

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 Agreement

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 6–18 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2027-12-01

Project Details

State

TX

County

Wharton

Region

ERCOT

Developer

Blue Creek BESS, LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

#44060 Blue Substation 345kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

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