Utley Solar
221.78 MW generation in Freestone, TX · In queue since September 2021 · Proposed COD May 2028
221.78 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
4y 10m
In Queue
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IA Status
COD target: 2028
Total Duration
6y 8m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
ERCOT uses a serial "connect and manage" approach — fastest among major ISOs.
Typical: 18–30 months (fastest major ISO)
Interconnection agreement not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2028-05-11
Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement executed between Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and Palmera Solar Development, LLC
sourceThe proposed Utley Solar project is a 221.78 MW solar generation facility in Freestone County, Texas. Developed by Palmera Solar Development LLC, the project is currently active in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-24INR0117, with a queue entry date of September 7, 2021. The proposed commercial operation date is May 11, 2028, and the project's interconnection agreement status is currently in the Facility Study phase.
The point of interconnection for Utley Solar is Tap 345kV 3381 Big Brown Switch - 3391 Jewett. The project has appeared in recent news coverage.
Generated from interconnection queue and public data sources
Realization risk before commercial operation — cluster-study clearance, IA timing, counterparty mix, and withdrawal probability vs cohort. The diligence view that determines whether this project is worth pursuing. Powered by InfraSure's development-stage modeling stack.
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State
TX
County
Freestone
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
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Utility
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Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
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Data Source
LBNL + Live
Composite operating-phase risk view — what this asset's risk profile would look like once it reaches commercial operation. Climate hazards across its operating life, expected generation variability, and offtake counterparty exposure, decomposed into a single decision-grade score. Powered by InfraRisk.
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Forward generation outlook — what this project would produce assuming it reaches commercial operation. Probabilistic ranges (P10/P50/P90) across weather, demand, and policy scenarios, conditioned on the proposed COD. Powered by InfraSure's generation modeling stack.
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Forward revenue, DSCR projection, and financing-close risk — conditioned on commercial operation. The bankability view that determines whether the deal clears its covenants once online. Powered by InfraSure's asset cashflow stack.
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- ISO / RTO
- ERCOT
- Trading Hub
- HB_NORTH
- Hub Confidence
- LOW
This project's market context is estimated from its Point of Interconnection. Hub and node assignments are approximate and based on geographic inference from the POI substation name.
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