Big Watt Power Austin-1
448.98 MW generation in Caldwell, TX · In queue since October 2025 · Proposed COD November 2028
448.98 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Gas
9 months
In Queue
Facility Study
IA Phase
COD target: 2028
Total Duration
3y 1m
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: 2028-11-01
Entered ERCOT interconnection queue in Facility Study phase
Proposed commercial operation date per ERCOT queue filing
Big Watt Power Austin-1 is a proposed 448.98 MW gas-fired combined-cycle generation project located in Caldwell County, Texas. The project, developed by Big Watt Power Austin-1 LLC, is in the ERCOT interconnection queue as entry ERCOT-29INR0167, with a queue entry date of October 3, 2025. Its proposed commercial operation date is November 1, 2028. The point of interconnection is planned for tapping the 345 kV double circuit line between Zorn (Bus# 7042) and Lytton Springs (Bus# 9074), and between Zorn (Bus# 7042) and Austrop (Bus# 7040).
The project currently has an active status in the interconnection queue and has been mentioned in recent industry news.
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
Caldwell
Grid Region
ERCOT (Texas)
Market
ISO/RTO Member
Developer
Big Watt Power Austin-1 LLC
Utility
—
Entity
ERCOT
Service Type
—
Point of Interconnection
Tapping the 345 kV Double circuit Line: Zorn (Bus# 7042) - Lytton Springs (Bus# 9074) and Zorn (Bus# 7042) - Austrop (Bus# 7040).
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.
Forward forecasts, scenario decomposition, and risk-decision tooling for this queue project.
