OCI Energy, a clean energy developer based in San Antonio, Texas, has entered a joint venture with Israeli solar company Arava Power to develop Project SunRoper, a 260 MWac solar farm in Wharton County, Texas.
Located about 60 miles southwest of downtown Houston, the project will add essential clean energy capacity to one of the highest electricity demand areas in Texas and the U.S. Construction is expected to begin in 2025, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to expanding renewable energy infrastructure in the U.S. market.
“The partnership between OCI Energy and Arava Power reflects our shared vision for advancing solar energy solutions and enhancing grid reliability in high-demand markets,” said Sabah Bayatli, President of OCI Energy.
“Project SunRoper represents a significant step forward to drive economic growth and energy security across communities in Texas and beyond, advancing our mission to enable a sustainable, prosperous future.”
This collaboration builds on the companies’ existing relationship. In 2021, Arava Power acquired OCI Energy’s Project SunRay, a 200 MWac solar farm in Uvalde County, Texas, which became operational in September 2024.
