NORWALK,
Conn., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GameChange
Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracking solutions for
ground-mounted PV plants, has been selected to supply its Genius
Trackerâ„¢ solar trackers for four new solar projects totalling over
500 megawatts (MW) in Southern
Africa. These projects are strategically positioned to
enhance energy supply across the region, supporting the
diversification of the energy mix to help ensure a stable
electricity supply, including critical mining operations.
Three of the projects are in South
Africa, including a Risk Mitigation Independent Power
Producer Program (RMIPPP) project in the Northern Cape and two
private sector projects to supply electricity for mining operations
in the Northern Cape and Limpopo regions that will provide energy
self-sufficiency and contribute to the country's economic growth.
The fourth project in Zimbabwe is
phase 1 of the 185 MW Zimplats solar plant, a private-sector
project dedicated to providing essential power for the Zimplats
platinum mining operation that is expected to begin producing power
by the end of May 2024.
These solar projects represent collaborative efforts between
private entities, government agencies, and energy stakeholders. As
Southern Africa continues to
prioritize sustainable development, these investments underscore
the critical role of reliable power supply in driving progress.
With GameChange Solar's newly announced training and service
center for its Genius Tracker products in South Africa, the awarded projects reaffirm
GameChange Solar's commitment to advancing renewable energy
solutions and supporting Southern
Africa's sustainable development.
"Southern Africa has an
enormous opportunity to change the energy landscape in the region
with utility-scale solar projects, particularly in South Africa, where solar will help alleviate
its ongoing energy crisis and help transition from polluting fossil
fuels to clean energy," said Derick
Botha, CCO at GameChange Solar. "We are proud to have a
local team as well as our Cape
Town training and service center to support local solar
energy growth."
About GameChange Solar
GameChange is a leading global provider of solar tracker
solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed
generation solar projects around the world. We have delivered over
30 GW of solar tracker and fixed tilt systems that combine fast
installation, bankable quality, and unbeatable value through
superior engineering, innovative design, and high-volume
manufacturing. Our products enable solar panels at power plants to
follow the sun's movement across the sky and optimize plant
performance while protecting the array from damaging weather
conditions.
For more information about GameChange Solar, please visit
www.gamechangesolar.com.
Contact:
Lisa
Andrews
Director of Marketing
GameChange Solar
lisa.andrews@gamechangesolar.com
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