Somerset Solar
125 MW generation in Niagara, NY · In queue since August 2020 · Proposed COD March 2027
125 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
5y 7m
In Queue
System Impact Study
IA Status
COD target: 2027
Total Duration
6y 7m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
NYISO transitioned to a Transitional Cluster Study (TCS) format in 2024.
Typical: >42 months (historical); ~24 months target
Interconnection agreement not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2027-03-01
State
NY
County
Niagara
Region
NYISO
Developer
Somerset Solar, LLC
Utility
NYSEG
Entity
NYISO
Point of Interconnection
Kintigh 345 kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
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Last updated 2026-03-26