GameChange Solar has entered into a partnership with First Solar to accelerate the deployment of domestically manufactured thin-film solar modules in India. The collaboration builds on two existing utility-scale projects where First Solar modules have already been successfully integrated with GameChange Solar’s Genius Tracker™ systems, showing strong performance and reliability.
According to GameChange Solar, these projects have been operational for over a year, delivering uptime of nearly 99.8% and providing on-ground validation of the compatibility between First Solar’s modules and GameChange Solar’s tracker platform.
The collaboration comes as India moves towards increased adoption of domestically manufactured solar modules under evolving regulatory frameworks such as the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) and the Approved List of Cell Manufacturers (ALCM).
With a limited pool of manufacturers able to meet these requirements, the availability of compliant suppliers has become a critical factor for project execution. First Solar’s established manufacturing presence in India is expected to help reduce compliance-related uncertainty and mitigate supply chain risks for developers.
GameChange Solar Invests in First Solar-Focused R&D in India
Over the past year, GameChange Solar has invested in research, development, and engineering to ensure compatibility between its tracker systems and First Solar’s India-manufactured modules. This includes investments in its Series 7 platform, with design optimisation specifically tailored for GameChange Solar’s tracker systems.
The Series 7, which is what First Solar’s Perrysburg (Ohio) and Chennai (India) factories produce, measures 2,890mm × 1,232mm — making it significantly taller than a G12 module but slightly narrower.
The power output is 530–560W per module with an efficiency of approximately 19.5–20.5%. This is lower watt-per-module than a G12 TOPCon panel, but the form factor difference is the critical design variable.
With both companies continuing to expand their presence in the Indian market, the partnership is expected to support the next phase of utility-scale solar deployment in the country.
Highlighting the importance of integrating solar modules with tracker systems, Vikram Kenjale, Vice President – India at GameChange Solar, said, “What we are seeing now is a shift in how projects are being designed. It is no longer just about module or tracker selection in isolation, but how the two work together to deliver consistent generation over the day. Our work with First Solar is focused on that integration, and the results we are seeing on operating projects reinforce the impact this can have on overall performance.”
The partnership reflects both companies’ growing focus on the Indian market, where demand for domestically manufactured solar modules continues to rise. First Solar said it will keep investing in local manufacturing and supply capabilities, while the collaboration with Game Change Solar is expected to improve project execution certainty and enhance overall solar plant performance in the country.
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