Hansford County, Texas Power Flow Study: How ERCOT can enable 1,345 MW of new load by 2030

Paces analyzed ERCOT grid capacity in Hansford County, Texas, revealing significant opportunities for large-scale data center development. Using 2028 and 2030 planning base cases, the study shows the region can support 853 MW of load by 2028 with zero system upgrades and scale to 1,345 MW by 2030 with only minor voltage enhancements. This analysis provides data center developers and energy infrastructure teams with a clear roadmap for securing gigawatt-scale grid capacity in a hot data center market. Learn how staged interconnection and strategic POI selection can accelerate time-to-power for hyperscale facilities in Texas.