Varadero Solar
206 MW generation in Limestone, TX · In queue since July 2023 · Proposed COD April 2029
206 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Solar
3 years
In Queue
Facility Study
IA Phase
COD target: 2029
Total Duration
5y 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 not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2029-04-01
Standard Generator Interconnection Agreement filed with Texas PUC between Lone Star Transmission and NextEra for Varadero Solar
sourceThe proposed Varadero Solar project is a 304.74 MW solar generation facility located in Limestone County, Texas. It is being developed by NextEra Energy Interconnection Holdings, LLC. The project is currently active in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-28INR0013, with a queue entry date of July 10, 2023.
The proposed commercial operation date for Varadero Solar is April 1, 2029. Its interconnection status is currently in the Facility Study phase. The point of interconnection is #68092 Liberty Station 345kV.
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
Limestone
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
NextEra Energy Interconnection Holdings, LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
#68092 Liberty Station 345kV
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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