Peyton Creek Wind II (ERCOT-20INR0155) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-20INR0155
Capacity
241.2 MW
Technology
Wind
Status
active
Location
Matagorda, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
RWE Renewables Development, LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Peyton Creek Wind II

ERCOT-20INR0155BetaActiveWindERCOTLBNL + Live

241.2 MW generation in Matagorda, TX · In queue since August 2018 · Proposed COD February 2026

BA: ERCOISO/RTO: ERCOTNERC: TRERC: ERCOT

241.2 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Wind

7y 11m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Phase

Signed Feb 2023

Status
Project statusOperationalpv magazine USA · 2026-03-09
Interconnection

Queue → IA

4y 6m

IA → COD

3 years

Total Duration

4y 6m

Schedule

4 months past proposed COD

Construction75%
Queue EntryAug 21, 2018

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 AgreementFeb 27, 2023

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 18–36 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-02-28

Cross-source intelligence
Beta
High confidence·5 sources·as of 2026-06-01
Expected COD
2025
Queue date 1–2 years staleQueue: 2026-02-28
Developer
RWE Renewables
Confirmed
Status
Online
Online — commissioned in 2025 as part of RWE's 2 GW US expansion, confirmed operational by March 2026
Financing
Secured
15-year physical PPA with Microsoft Corporation signed May 2024 for 446 MW across RWE Texas portfolio (includes this project)
Key milestones
IA executedFeb 27, 2023

Interconnection Agreement executed with ERCOT

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Financing closeMay 2024

15-year physical PPA signed with Microsoft for 446 MW Texas wind portfolio

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COD target2025Most recent

Project achieved commercial operation as part of RWE's 2 GW US commissioning in 2025

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About

The proposed Peyton Creek Wind II project is a 241.2 MW wind generation facility in Matagorda County, Texas. The developer is RWE Renewables Development, LLC. The project is interconnected to the ERCOT grid under queue ID ERCOT-20INR0155, with an interconnection queue entry date of August 21, 2018, and a proposed commercial operation date of February 28, 2026. The Interconnection Agreement (IA) was executed on February 27, 2023.

The project is linked to the existing Peyton Creek Wind Farm II operating plant (EIA plant ID 67700). The Peyton Creek Wind II project has been mentioned in recent news coverage.

Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources

Development Risk

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Financing close probability
EPC + tax-equity counterparty
Project Details

State

TX

County

Matagorda

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

RWE Renewables Development, LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

42400 Refuge 345kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

DeveloperRWEWindInsider · 2024-05-25
TransactionPPAWindInsider · 2024-05-25
OfftakerMicrosoft CorporationWindInsider · 2024-05-25
PPA structurePhysicalWindInsider · 2024-05-25
PPA term15 yearsWindInsider · 2024-05-25
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Climate hazards (8+)
Generation variability (P10/P50/P90)
Offtake + transmission counterparty
Generation Forecast

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Financing close risk
Market Context
Approximate
ISO / RTO
ERCOT
Trading Hub
HB_HOUSTON
Hub Confidence
LOW

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