Key Takeaways
- GameChange Energy will supply its Genius Tracker solar tracking systems to the Pepper and Lucky 7 solar projects in Texas, developed by Sabanci Renewables.
- The two projects together represent about 286 MWdc of new solar generation capacity.
- Both projects are expected to begin commercial operation in the second half of 2027.
- The projects will supply power under a long-term agreement with Meta, supporting electricity demand tied to hyperscale data centers.
- GameChange Energy said the deal reflects growing demand for solar generation to serve AI and cloud computing infrastructure.
GameChange Energy Lands Texas Solar Tracker Deal
GameChange Energy has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker solar tracking systems to the Pepper and Lucky 7 solar projects in Texas, both developed by Sabanci Renewables. The two projects together represent about 286 MWdc of new solar generation capacity.
Inside the Pepper and Lucky 7 Projects
Both projects are expected to reach commercial operation in the second half of 2027. GameChange Energy's Genius Tracker systems are designed to adjust panel angles throughout the day to capture more sunlight, a feature increasingly specified on large utility-scale solar builds.
Powering Meta's Data Center Growth
The Pepper and Lucky 7 projects will supply power under a long-term agreement with Meta, tying the new solar generation directly to the electricity needs of hyperscale data centers. Data centers have become one of the fastest-growing sources of U.S. electricity demand as AI and cloud computing use expands.
GameChange Energy Rides Rising Data Center Demand
GameChange Energy said the Texas award reflects broader demand growth for solar generation tied to data center and digital infrastructure buildout. The company's tracker systems have previously been selected for other large Texas solar projects, including a 232 MW order on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Texas has become one of the most active states for pairing new solar generation with data center power agreements, as developers race to bring capacity online for AI and cloud computing customers. GameChange Energy's selection for the Pepper and Lucky 7 projects adds to a string of Texas tracker awards for the company as utility-scale solar construction in the state continues to expand.
