Padua Grid BESS Unit 3 (ERCOT-28INR0024) — Project Summary

Queue ID
ERCOT-28INR0024
Capacity
201.35 MW
Technology
Battery
Status
active
Location
Bexar, TX
Region
ERCOT
Developer
Padua Grid 3, LLC
IA Status
IA Executed

Padua Grid BESS Unit 3

ERCOT-28INR0024BetaActiveBatteryERCOTLBNL + Live

201.35 MW storage in Bexar, TX · In queue since March 2024 · Proposed COD May 2026

BA: ERCOISO/RTO: ERCOTNERC: TRERC: ERCOT

201.35 MW

Capacity

1

Components

Battery

2y 4m

In Queue

IA Executed

IA Phase

Signed Mar 2025

Interconnection

Queue → IA

1 year

IA → COD

1y 2m

Total Duration

1 year

Schedule

2 months past proposed COD

Construction75%
Queue EntryMar 22, 2024

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 AgreementMar 7, 2025

Interconnection agreement executed — binding commitment to build

Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)

ConstructionCurrent

Project under construction

Typical: 6–18 months

Commercial Operation

Proposed COD: 2026-05-15

Cross-source intelligence
Beta
Low confidence·1 sources·as of 2026-06-01
Expected COD
2026-05-15
From queue filing
Developer
Padua Grid 3, LLC
From queue filing
Status
IA Executed
IA Executed — interconnection agreement signed March 2025, project remains in pre-construction phase
Financing
Unannounced
Key milestones
IA executedMar 7, 2025

Interconnection Agreement executed with ERCOT

source
COD targetMay 15, 2026Most recent

Proposed commercial operation date per queue filing

source
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The Padua Grid BESS Unit 3 is a proposed 201.35 MW battery storage project located in Bexar County, Texas. Developed by Padua Grid, LLC, the project consists entirely of battery storage. It is interconnected within the ERCOT region under queue ID ERCOT-28INR0024, with a queue entry date of March 22, 2024, and a proposed commercial operation date of May 15, 2026. The project's interconnection status is currently in the Facility Study phase.

The proposed project is linked to the existing Padua 3 operating plant (EIA plant ID 68914). The point of interconnection is Tap #5395 O.W Sommer 138kV. The project has appeared in recent news coverage.

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Development Risk

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Financing close probability
EPC + tax-equity counterparty
Project Details

State

TX

County

Bexar

Grid Region

ERCOT (Texas)

Market

ISO/RTO Member

Developer

Padua Grid 3, LLC

Utility

Entity

ERCOT

Service Type

Point of Interconnection

Tap #5395 O.W Sommer 138kV

Data Source

LBNL + Live

Risk Analytics

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Climate hazards (8+)
Generation variability (P10/P50/P90)
Offtake + transmission counterparty
Generation Forecast

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10-year P50 forecast
First-year output estimate
Weather + policy scenarios
Financial Forecast

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10-year revenue projection
First-year DSCR
Financing close risk
Market Context
Approximate
ISO / RTO
ERCOT
Trading Hub
HB_SOUTH
Hub Confidence
HIGH
Nearest Node (Estimated)
RN_PAD3_ESS

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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