GameChange Solar Company Research Report

Company Overview

General Information

• Name: GameChange Solar

• Mission: At GameChange Solar, the mission is to drive the global transition to clean, renewable energy by providing systems that combine fast installation, bankable quality, and unbeatable value through innovative design, superior engineering, and high-volume manufacturing.

• Founded: 2012

• Founder: Andrew Worden

• Key People:

• Andrew Worden, CEO, Founder, Visionary

• Phillip Vyhanek, President & COO

• Olga Filippova, Chief Revenue Officer

• Mark Gibbens, Chief Financial Officer

• Derick Botha, Chief Commercial Officer

• Angeli Churaman, Chief Supply Chain Officer

• Scott Van Pelt, Chief Engineer

• Vikas Bansal, President, International

Headquarters and Locations

• Headquarters: 230 East Avenue, Suite 100, Norwalk, CT 06855

• Regional Centers: El Paso, TX; Dublin, Ireland; Madrid, Spain; Suzhou, China; Bangalore, India; Dubai, UAE; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Johannesburg, South Africa; Sydney, Australia; São Paulo, Brazil

• R&D Center: Brimfield, MA

• Training & Service Centers: Newcastle, Australia; Bahia, Brazil; Lakeland, FL; Mesa, AZ; Santiago, Chile; Madrid, Spain; Bogotá, Colombia; Ahmedabad, India; Cape Town, South Africa

Employees and Financials

• Number of Employees: 201-500 employees

• Revenue: No information is available.

Industry and Specialties

• Industry: Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Specialties: Solar Tracker, Ballasted Ground Solar Systems, Post Driven Solar Racking Systems, Solar Racking, Fast Installing Solar Racking, and Single Axis Tracker

Notable Achievements

• Installed Capacity: Over 43 GW and 92.5 million solar modules on GameChange Solar systems

• CO2 Offset: 1.3 billion+ tons over 25 years

• Energy Impact: Can power 7.3 million+ homes

Products

Product Offerings

Tracker Systems

• Genius Tracker™

• Description: A versatile single-axis solar tracker designed for faster installation and resilience in challenging weather conditions.

• Key Features: Pre-assembled components, patented SpeedClamp technology, resilience in high winds, lower levelized cost of energy (LCOE).

Fixed Tilt Systems

• MaxSpan™

• Description: Post-driven fixed tilt system designed for quick installation and optimal performance.

• Key Features: Up to 70% fewer posts needed, use of high-strength steel and truss engineering, adaptable to diverse terrains.

• Ultrafix™

• Description: A solar racking system focused on quality and durability.

• Key Features: Durability, streamlined installation process, consistent exceeding of regulatory requirements.

Software & Controls

• Description: Robust software solutions integrated into system design and management to optimize solar panel performance.

Technical Services

• Description: Comprehensive technical services ensuring seamless integration of software and hardware.

Training

• Description: Rigorous training programs to support installation teams based on decades of experience.

GameChange BOS

• Description: Customized balance of systems and MV transformer solutions tailored to project needs.

Recent Developments

New Factories and Production Capacity

• Tracker Tube Factories: Six factories established in the United States with a combined capacity exceeding 35 GW, enhancing the domestic manufacturing supply chain.

Product Enhancements

• GridSecurity Endorsement: The Genius Tracker™ system has earned compliance with NERC CIP standards, reflecting the system's security features.

Projects and Deployments

• Gulf of Mexico Milestone: Over 10 GW of Genius Tracker systems deployed in hurricane-prone regions of the Gulf, illustrating resilience to extreme weather.

• Construction Projects: New utility-scale projects totaling 485 MW underway along the Texas Gulf Coast to serve approximately 70,000 homes.

Innovations and Technology

• SmartStow™ and Genius Vision: Advanced technologies to manage energy losses during extreme weather and optimize solar site operations.

• Software Development: Introduction of software to optimize tracker installations on uneven terrain.

Strategic Alliances and Partnerships

• No new partnerships mentioned.