GameChange solar trackers headed for Texas Gulf Coast
In Texas, GameChange Solar will supply their Genius Tracker solar trackers for Sabanci Renewables’ Oriana Solar, a 232 MWdc project located on the Texas Gulf Coast in Victoria County. Genius Tracker technology helps improve energy gains with its WeatherSmart, backtracking features and dynamic stow modes that protect the system from damage during severe weather events including hurricane-force winds, floods, and hail experienced in the Gulf Coast. The Genius Tracker solar trackers have undergone wind-tunnel tests of speeds up to 155 mph with CPP Wind.
Once complete, Genius Tracker technology paired with nearly 425,000 bifacial panels will generate power for approximately 34,000 homes with zero-carbon electricity on the ERCOT grid. It will serve load centers in the Gulf Coast region of Texas, including Houston, Corpus Christi, and Freeport. Bechtel, a world-renowned engineering, construction, and project management firm, will design and deliver the solar project. The solar power plant features a co-located 60 MW/120 MWh battery storage system which will have a significant impact on reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable energy sources.
