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GameChange Solar Unveils FlexRail

In a groundbreaking development for the solar energy industry, GameChange Solar has announced the launch of its latest mounting system, FlexRail. Designed to tackle one of the most significant issues facing solar projects today—module supply volatility—FlexRail offers a solution to the often high costs associated with redesigning and modifying solar installations when PV modules need to change.

Addressing Industry Challenges

The solar energy sector has been grappling with persistent challenges related to the availability and selection of photovoltaic (PV) modules due to factors such as tariffs, logistical delays, and unpredictable global market trends. This landscape often results in project delays and increased costs, particularly when modifications are needed after a tracker has already been installed. With FlexRail, GameChange Solar aims to alleviate these problems by allowing a single tracker design to support a range of different modules with minimal disruption.

Nat Healy, the Product Director for the Genius Tracker at GameChange Solar, stated, "Module supply is one of the most dynamic variables in utility-scale solar today. By supplying trackers designed to support a wide range of module types, we help our customers maintain project schedules and protect their financial models, even when the customer changes modules late in the design or installation process."

Innovative Features of FlexRail

FlexRail is part of GameChange's Genius Tracker system and features several key design elements that enhance module flexibility, such as:

• - Clamp-based Rail Systems: This allows for easier adjustments when modules need to be swapped out or upgraded.
• - Flexible Purlins: These components provide additional adaptability to different module sizes and weights.
• - Unpunched Torque Tubes: Offering design freedom, these tubes enable more customization options for structure integrity.
• - Low-profile Bearings: These facilitate a smooth tracking movement while maintaining a compact design.

These innovations allow solar projects to adapt to the inconsistent availability of PV modules without sacrificing cost efficiency or construction timelines.

Technical Insights and Resources

GameChange Solar has released a detailed white paper titled "Module Flexibility for Single-Axis Trackers," which explores the advantages of FlexRail and the broader capabilities of the Genius Tracker. The white paper contains a study on the role of FlexRail in addressing design adjustments due to changes in module availability during project development. It serves as a practical resource for developers, EPCs (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms), engineers, and investors navigating today’s volatile module supply chain.

Additionally, the FlexRail datasheet includes a comprehensive overview of the system's functionalities, along with a real-world case study demonstrating how trackers were designed to accommodate a wide range of modules, eliminating the need for field modifications post-installation.

About GameChange Solar

GameChange Solar has established itself as one of the top three global providers of solar tracker solutions, delivering over 48 gigawatts (GW) of solar tracker and fixed tilt systems worldwide. The company emphasizes fast installation, bankable quality, and excellent value through superior engineering and innovative design. By allowing solar panels to track the sun's movement, GameChange Solar’s products optimize energy output while also protecting solar arrays from adverse weather conditions.

With the introduction of FlexRail, GameChange Solar continues to lead the charge in solar innovation, ensuring that their clients can navigate the complexities of the ever-changing solar market with ease.

For more information on FlexRail and other products, please visit GameChange Solar.