Energy infrastructure firm GameChange Energy has been selected to provide its Genius Tracker solar tracking systems for two utility-scale projects in Texas, US.
The two solar projects, Pepper and Lucky 7, are developed by Sabanci Renewables. They will together add around 286MWdc of new solar generation capacity and are scheduled to start commercial operations in the second half of 2027.
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Pepper, which is located in McLennan County, has a capacity of 156MWdc. Lucky 7 is of 130MWdc capacity and is located in Hopkins County.
Both projects will use 620Wp bifacial modules manufactured by Waaree.
Pepper and Lucky 7 will supply renewable electricity through a long-term agreement with Meta. This move is aimed at meeting the rising power demands linked to hyperscale data centre operations.
According to GameChange Energy, the projects reflect a wider trend in the US, where increased investment in AI, digital infrastructure, and cloud computing have driven the rapid expansion of data centres, making them one of the largest sources of new electricity demand.
Developers across Texas and other major markets are responding by combining utility-scale solar facilities with long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs).
These initiatives are intended to deliver stable, cost-efficient renewable energy to support technology sector growth.
GameChange Energy’s Genius Tracker platform was chosen to be deployed at both the Pepper and Lucky 7 sites.
The company described the decision as part of its ongoing involvement in supplying solar systems for high-performance and mission-critical energy applications.
GameChange Energy CEO Phillip Vyhanek said: “The rapid expansion of data centres is fundamentally changing how new power generation is being developed.
“We’re proud that Genius Tracker was selected for the Pepper and Lucky 7 projects, which demonstrate how utility-scale solar can help support the enormous energy requirements of modern digital infrastructure.
“We believe this represents just the beginning of a significant growth opportunity as developers and hyperscale customers continue investing in new renewable energy projects.”
Texas has emerged as a major hub for both data centre growth and utility-scale solar deployment.
GameChange Energy said that it expects similar projects to become more common across the US as investment in AI and cloud computing infrastructure rises.
Its Genius Tracker systems are intended to maximise energy output while reducing installation and operating costs.
The company has delivered more than 68GW of solar tracker and fixed-tilt systems globally, supporting renewable energy developments in a variety of environmental conditions.
