# WHC is EPC contractor as SunRoper 347 MW DC solar project breaks ground in Texas

> OCI Energy, Arava Power and partners held the groundbreaking for the 347 MW DC SunRoper solar project in Wharton County, Texas, on 1 September 2026; WHC is EPC contractor and operations are expected in December 2027.

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- Published: 2026-10-05T09:37:37+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-09-01
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OCI Energy and Arava Power took part with project partners in the groundbreaking of the 347 MW DC SunRoper Solar project in Wharton County, Texas, on 1 September 2026, which marked the start of construction. The project is jointly developed by OCI Energy and Arava Power, financed by ING and constructed by WHC. WHC said it serves as EPC contractor and looks forward to executing the build through to completion in 2027.

The solar project is expected to begin operations in December 2027. It will provide electricity to a Fortune 100 company under a long-term power purchase agreement. The site is near the Houston metropolitan area, and the release said SunRoper will add generating capacity to the ERCOT market.

The groundbreaking ceremony featured remarks from representatives of OCI Energy, Arava Power, ING and WHC, followed by a ceremonial shovel turn. The release did not state an EPC contract value or the amount of ING’s financing.

## Data

### SunRoper Solar capacity

Planned direct-current capacity of the SunRoper Solar project, as stated in the release of 1 September 2026.

Methodology: Capacity is the planned direct-current (DC) size of a project that started construction on the announcement date, not operating capacity. The release stated no AC capacity, contract value or financing amount.

| label | value | unit | period | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planned project capacity (DC) | 347 | MW | 2026-09-01 | target |

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## Sources

- [OCI Energy via PR Newswire](<https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oci-energy-arava-power-and-project-partners-break-ground-on-347-mwdc-sunroper-solar-project-supporting-growing-energy-demand-near-houston-302866858.html>) (Source checked: 2026-10-04; Published: 2026-09-01)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:55:50+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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