Intertek, an industry quality assurance provider, verified that GameChange Solar‘s Genius Tracker single-axis solar tracker system is compatible with approved components for operation of a solar project at 2 kV. Genius Tracker was installed on a 5-MW project in the Southeast operating with 2 kV electrical system.
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The transition from 1,500 V to 2 kV technology enhances electrical efficiency by increasing voltage rather than current, reducing voltage drop and allowing more energy to reach the inverter. This shift can lower material costs, improve power handling capacity and reduce a project’s levelized cost of energy.
“Validating compatibility for 2-kV operation is a major step forward for the industry,” said Scott Van Pelt, chief engineer at GameChange Solar. “Our successful deployment in the Southeast U.S. demonstrates that GameChange Solar’s Genius Tracker is ready for the next generation of high-voltage solar projects, offering greater efficiency and lower system costs.”
Intertek evaluated the Genius Tracker under UL 2703 standards to assess the impact of the increased voltage. The review confirmed that no additional testing or modifications were required, verifying that the Genius Tracker racking system is compatible with 2 kV systems.
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