OCI Energy and Arava Power have formed a joint venture (JV) to develop a 260 MWac solar farm. This project is called SunRoper and is situated in Wharton County, Texas. The project will provide clean energy to a region with one of the highest electricity demands in Texas and US.
The project is expected to commence construction in 2025. Furthermore, the solar farm will utilise the expertise of the two companies to help reduce emissions and provide affordable electricity. It will also support local economic growth through job creation and other investments in the region.
The solar power sector in Texas is growing rapidly. Earlier in December 2024, Longroad Energy inked a power purchase agreement with Meta for the entire output produced by the solar project 1000 Mile. It is a 300 MWac solar project located in Yoakum County, Texas. The energy produced from this project will be supplied to the southwest power pool grid. It will contribute to meeting the energy needs of Meta’s data center operations.
