Operation Sunshine
603.2 MW hybrid in Concho, TX · In queue since November 2023 · Proposed COD March 2028
603.2 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
2y 8m
In Queue
IA Executed
IA Phase
Signed Aug 2025
Queue → IA
1y 9m
IA → COD
2y 7m
Total Duration
1y 9m
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 executed — binding commitment to build
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Project under construction
Typical: 18–30 months
Proposed COD: 2028-03-12
Operation Sunshine is a proposed 602.1 MW solar generation project located in Concho County, Texas. The project, developed by Duck Creek Solar, LLC, is currently active in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-26INR0255, with a queue entry date of November 14, 2023. The proposed commercial operation date is March 12, 2028, and the project's interconnection agreement status is currently in the Facility Study phase.
The proposed project consists of 602.1 MW of solar generation capacity. Operation Sunshine has been the subject of recent news coverage, with three articles categorized as industry news.
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Realization risk from now to commercial operation — financing close, EPC and tax-equity counterparty mix, and COD probability vs the proposed date. The diligence view that determines whether the deal actually closes. Powered by InfraSure's development-stage modeling stack.
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State
TX
County
Concho
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
Duck Creek Solar, LLC
Utility
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Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
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Point of Interconnection
7077 Amos Creek 345kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
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Forward generation outlook — first-year production estimate and 10-year P50 trajectory, with probabilistic ranges (P10/P50/P90) across weather, demand, and policy scenarios. Powered by InfraSure's generation modeling stack.
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Forward revenue, DSCR projection, and financing-close risk — conditioned on commercial operation. First-year DSCR, 10-year cashflow, and counterparty exposure across price and policy scenarios. Powered by InfraSure's asset cashflow stack.
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- ISO / RTO
- ERCOT
- Trading Hub
- HB_NORTH
- Hub Confidence
- LOW
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