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GameChange Solar Helps Customers Navigate New IRS Investment Tax Credit Physical Work Test Rules
NORWALK, Conn. – August 25, 2025 — GameChange Solar, a leading global provider of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking systems, is providing solutions for customers seeking to qualify projects for the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under newly issued IRS Notice 2025-42 (“IRS Guidance”). The IRS Guidance eliminated the so-called 5% Safe Harbor and now requires developers to satisfy the Physical Work Test (as defined in the IRS Guidance) to establish the “start of construc
Aug 25, 2025


Module Flexibility for Single-Axis Trackers A study on FlexRail™ and other tools for addressing solar module changes during project design
Utility-scale solar projects face growing uncertainty in PV module supply, driven by global tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and shifting price dynamics. Many projects are initially designed around a specific module, only to confront costly module changes later in development. While most single-axis tracker systems can accommodate different modules during early design, structural incompatibilities often emerge once components are manufactured, leading to delays, redesigns,
Aug 20, 2025


GameChange Solar Rises to Third Globally and Second in U.S. Solar Tracker Market
NORWALK, Conn. – August 12, 2025 — GameChange Solar has solidified its position as one of the world’s leading solar tracker manufacturers, ranking third globally and second in the United States in the latest Global Solar PV Tracker Market Share Report 2025 from Wood Mackenzie. In 2024, GameChange Solar shipped 13.7 GWdc of trackers, securing a 26% share of the U.S. market—its highest-ever U.S. ranking and maintaining a strong global footprint. The company also achieved notabl
Aug 12, 2025


Meet the Leader: Mark Gibbens, CFO at GameChange Solar
August 6, 2025 In a competitive renewable energy market, GameChange Solar stands out as a global leader in solar tracker innovation, ranked as one of the top three tracker companies in the world. This success isn’t by chance; it's the result of our customer-focused approach and dedication to innovation. These qualities come from the top, starting with our fantastic leadership team. Today we're featuring our CFO, Mark Gibbens! What first brought you into the renewable energy s
Aug 6, 2025


VDE Americas Verifies Successful Operation of GameChange Solar’s Genius Tracker™ HailStow™
Demonstrating the importance of testing hail defense systems to protect solar farms globally July 22, 2025 – Norwalk, CT and San Jose, CA – GameChange Solar (GCS) and VDE Americas, a global leader in technical advisory and catastrophic risk assessment services for the solar power industry, released a study on the use of GameChange Solar Genius Tracker’sTM hail mitigation function. In the study “HailStowTM Performance in April 2025,” VDE evaluated the operation of GameChange S
Jul 22, 2025


GameChange Solar Powers India’s First Project with First Solar’s New Series 7 Thin Film PV Modules
July 15, 2025 – Bengaluru, India – In a significant industry milestone, First Solar’s next-generation Series 7 thin-film modules have been deployed for the first time in India on GameChange Solar’s Genius Tracker™ tracking system. The project, developed by Cleantech Solar and constructed by Jakson Green, is located in Tamil Nadu and has a total planned capacity of 44.8 MWp. The project's first phase (20.3 MWp) was successfully commissioned in April 2025, marking the debut of
Jul 15, 2025


GameChange Solar Highlights Module Flexibility as Key Advantage in Safe Harbor Strategy for Utility-Scale Solar Projects
Module-flexible solar trackers enable developers to lock in tax credits while allowing future project changes NORWALK, Conn. – July 9, 2025 — Following the recent passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, GameChange Solar is ready to support utility-scale solar developers to establish “start of construction” for new projects to secure their eligibility for the full Investment Tax Credit (ITC). To preserve future project options, GameChange emphasizes the critical importance of
Jul 9, 2025


GameChange Solar Secures Landmark 1.25 GW Tracker Deal for Abydos II in Egypt
July 7, 2025 – Dubai, UAE – GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking technology, announced that it has signed a contract with CEEC-ZTPC to supply its Genius Tracker™ 1P Single Row system for the Abydos Solar PV Plant - Phase II in Egypt. Developed by AMEA Power and built by CEEC-ZTPC, the project will combine 1 GWac solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). With this order, GameChange So
Jul 4, 2025


Breakthrough GameChange Solar Terrain Following System Dramatically Reduces Grading
--Genius Tracker TF™ now accommodates up to 1.7° post-to-post, enabling the industry’s lowest grading requirement on challenging terrain-- July 1, 2025 – Norwalk, CT – GameChange Solar, a global leader in solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking systems, announced the next generation of Genius Tracker TF™, its terrain-following solar tracker. Genius Tracker TF now features exceptional slope adaptability of up to 1.7 degrees between posts. This upgrade allows solar developers to u
Jul 1, 2025


GameChange Solar Supports IIT Madras’ AgniRath Team in Pioneering Solar Car Innovation
June 26, 2025 – Bengaluru, India – GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking technology, has extended its support to the Indian Institute of Technology Madras’ (IIT Madras) Team AgniRath, backing their mission to develop a cutting-edge solar-powered vehicle for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. Led by a 48-member team of undergraduate students, AgniRath represents India’s push toward sustainable mobility and engineering exce
Jun 26, 2025


How GameChange Solar Is Powering Africa’s Renewable Future | Derick Botha Interview
Derick Botha, Chief Commercial Officer at GameChange Solar, shares how the U.S.-based solar tracking and racking company is expanding into Africa — with over 1 GW of solar projects already underway in South Africa. Watch the video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=462Wz94C1jE
Jun 25, 2025


GameChange Solar Expands LATAM Footprint with Eight New Solar Projects Totaling 715 MWp
June 23, 2025 – Norwalk, CT – GameChange Solar announced a significant expansion in Latin America today with eight new solar projects, including three in Chile, one in El Salvador, and four in Colombia, totaling 715 MWp. GameChange Solar’s continued growth demonstrates the ability to provide high-performance tracker and fixed-tilt systems optimized for diverse geotechnical and climatic conditions in Latin America’s evolving energy infrastructure. The projects include seven
Jun 23, 2025


GameChange Solar secures 450 MWp order for Green Ammonia Project in Oman
June 11, 2025 – Dubai, UAE – GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking technology, announced that it has signed a contract with ACME Greentech Ventures FZCO to supply its Genius Tracker™ 1P Single Row system for a 450 MWp solar project in Duqm, Sultanate of Oman. The project will power one of the world’s largest green hydrogen and ammonia production facilities and is a key step in Oman’s clean energy transition. The Duqm project site
Jun 10, 2025


GameChange Solar Expands Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Capacity to 6 GW to Support Growing Solar Demand
June 3, 2025 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking technology, today announced the expansion of its regional manufacturing capacity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 6 GW annually, doubling its volume. The expansion is expected to be completed by September 2025, with the facility continuing to produce GameChange Solar’s advanced Genius Tracker™ systems for utility-scale projects. The increased capacity sup
Jun 2, 2025


Don’t Risk Your ITC Credit: GameChange Solar Guarantees Delivery by End of 2028 with Locked-in Pricing
NORWALK, CT – May 28, 2025 – GameChange Solar announced the most secure and timely method for solar projects to achieve their safe harbor requirements and secure existing Investment Tax Credit (ITC) rates. With industry-best lead times on solar foundations, trackers, and fixed tilt mounting components, GameChange Solar enables customers to quickly lock in material and price certainty. Project developers and EPCs partnering with GameChange Solar on their ITC safe harbor strate
May 28, 2025


GameChange Solar Achieves B-BBEE Level 4 Certification, Strengthening Local Commitment in South Africa
May 20, 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa – GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar trackers and fixed-tilt racking technology, today announced that it has achieved a Level 4 Certification under South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework. This milestone reflects the company’s deepening commitment to inclusive economic growth and local empowerment across the region. “Achieving Level 4 status is not just a compliance milestone; it refl
May 19, 2025


GameChange Solar in MENA: Innovation, Growth, and What’s Next!
Andrew Worden CEO & Founder, GameChange Solar What inspired you to found GameChange Solar, and how has your mission evolved as the company expanded globally? GameChange Solar was built on a clear understanding of what it takes to deliver solar projects efficiently. Before starting the company, I was involved in developing and executing solar farms, which offered direct insight into project financing, cost drivers, and LCOE optimization. That experience, combined with a backgr
May 13, 2025


GameChange Solar strengthens regional position across MENA and Central Asia with a 3.6 GW portfolio
May 06, 2025 – Dubai, UAE – GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking technology, today announced that it has surpassed 3.6 GW of tracker projects (installed and under deployment) across Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Central Asia. This portfolio spans key markets including Egypt (3 GW), and Uzbekistan (600 MW), with projects located in challenging environments such as desert terrains, high-wind zones, and remote, logistically
May 6, 2025


In conversation with Andrew Worden, CEO, GameChange Solar: From innovation to impact
GameChange Solar has grown into one of the top three solar tracker companies globally. What do you think has been the key to your company’s success in the competitive solar market? Our success stems from a relentless focus on delivering tangible value to our customers. From the outset, we've prioritized understanding the unique challenges faced by developers and EPCs, tailoring our solutions to meet those specific needs. This includes innovations like our Genius Tracker™ sys
May 5, 2025


India’s Geography Demands a Practical Approach to Solar Tracker Design: Interview
The company has set up a transformer manufacturing facility in Maharashtra Solar tracker systems, which help optimize power generation by ensuring panels face the sun’s path, have an important role to play in energy transition. Solar projects with trackers use smaller space to produce the same amount of energy as projects not using trackers. GameChange Solar, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S., specializes in high-performance trackers, racking, and balance of system
May 5, 2025
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