Buffalo Prairie Storage
308.03 MW generation in Robertson, TX · In queue since January 2023 · Proposed COD September 2028
308.03 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Battery
3y 6m
In Queue
Facility Study
IA Phase
COD target: 2028
Total Duration
5y 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: 2028-09-30
The Buffalo Prairie Storage project is a proposed 313.51 MW battery energy storage system in Robertson County, Texas. Developed by Buffalo Meadow Energy Center, LLC, the project is currently active in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-25INR0288, with a queue entry date of January 3, 2023. The proposed commercial operation date is September 30, 2028, and the project's interconnection agreement status is currently in the Facility Study phase.
The point of interconnection for the Buffalo Prairie Storage project is the Tap 345kV 975 Jack Creek - 3400 Twin Oak. Recent news coverage has discussed the development project.
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
Robertson
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
Buffalo Meadow Energy Center, LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
Tap 345kV 975 Jack Creek - 3400 Twin Oak
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_SOUTH
- Hub Confidence
- MEDIUM
- POI Substation
- Jack Creek Substation
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.
Forward forecasts, scenario decomposition, and risk-decision tooling for this queue project.
