Empire
60 MW generation in Chautauqua, NY · In queue since September 2024 · Proposed COD February 2029
60 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
1y 6m
In Queue
—
IA Status
COD target: 2029
Total Duration
4y 5m
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: 2029-02-01
State
NY
County
Chautauqua
Region
NYISO
Developer
Empire Solar LLC
Utility
NM-NG
Entity
NYISO
Point of Interconnection
Dunkirk-South Ripley Line 68 230kV
Data Source
LBNL
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Last updated 2026-03-26