UK study finds azimuthal trackers boost floating PV performance
A University of Exeter team has tested single-axis tracking systems for floating solar across 12 UK sites, finding azimuthal tracking delivers the largest energy gains and lowest levelized cost of energy (LCOE).
GameChange Solar secures 1.2 GWp tracker order for Khulis PV plant in Saudi Arabia
GameChange Solar has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker 1P system for the Khulis solar PV independent power plant, being developed by ACWA Power.
Nextpower launches solar tracker foundation system tailored for India
Nextpower (formerly Nextracker), a global provider of ground-mount solar tracker technologies, has launched its NX Anchor solar tracker foundation system in India. Designed for structural stability and seamless integration with NX Horizon trackers, NX Anchor accelerates solar installation, reduces costs, and enhances reliability across diverse soil conditions.
“Next year, the solar tracker market will be much larger”: GameChange Solar CEO
Vikas Bansal, President and CEO – International, GameChange Solar, expects that 55–60% of India’s new utility-scale solar capacity additions in FY 2027 will use trackers — a significant jump from the current 30–35% adoption rate.
Enhancing dual-axis solar tracker performance with new optimization techniques
Researchers in India have developed two solar tracker optimization techniques can purportedly increase power generation by up to 54.36% when combined. One uses a light sensor and the other relies on data from GPS and a real-time clock.
Nextracker acquires Origami Solar for $53 million
Nextracker has acquired US steel solar frame maker Origami Solar for $53 million, expanding into panel frame production to accelerate installations, support local supply chains and improve system durability.
Seasonally optimized PV panel tilt in Rajasthan can boost annual solar yield by up to 9%
A new study investigates the seasonal optimization of PV module tilt angles to optimize the energy efficiency of solar PV plants in Rajasthan. The results reveal that dynamic tilt adjustments can boost annual solar yield by 8-9% across diverse climatic zones.
GameChange Solar trackers deployed in India’s first project featuring First Solar’s Series 7 thin film PV modules
GameChange Solar’s Genius Tracker system has been deployed in India’s first project featuring First Solar’s Series 7 thin film PV modules. The project, developed by Cleantech Solar and constructed by Jakson Green, has a total planned capacity of 44.8 MWp.
SolarPower Europe maps EU solar tracker supply chain
SolarPower Europe has underscored the role of domestic mounting system manufacturers in driving PV deployment across Europe, while calling for the adoption of international customs codes, stricter quality standards, and the inclusion of fixed-tilt racking systems in national resilience technology lists under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA).
GameChange Solar introduces terrain-following tracker designed to reduce land grading
The Genius Tracker TF supports slops of up to 1.7 degrees between posts, thereby reducing land grading costs.
