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Structural flexibility in utility-scale solar to safeguard module supply risk

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In this webinar, we will examine how global trends in module tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and price volatility are impacting utility-scale project planning. We will also review how tracker system design enables projects to adapt to a wide range of modules, freeing up flexibility in procurement.

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As global PV module supply chains become increasingly unpredictable, due to impacts from tariffs, fluctuating prices, and sudden technological shifts, developers face escalating risks of modules changing late in project development. This pv magazine webinar explores how structural flexibility in single-axis tracker design can mitigate these risks, preserving both schedule and project economics.

Learn how the Genius Tracker’s flexible design architecture empowers solar developers and asset owners to lock in procurement earlier, hedge against supply volatility, and maintain profitability in a rapidly changing solar market.

Drawing from a real-world case study, experts from GameChange Solar and DEPCOM Power will demonstrate how adaptable features such as, unpunched torque tubes, and low-profile bearings, enable seamless module substitutions even after fabrication.

The webinar will examine how global trends in module tariffs, supply chain disruptions and price volatility are impacting utility-scale project planning. We will review how tracker system design enables projects to adapt to a wide range of modules, freeing up flexibility in procurement.

pv magazine Webinar content:

  • How tracker procurement can be used to protect project schedules and budgets as safe harbour deadlines approach
  • Understand the structural features that enable flexibility in module selection
  • Practical guidance for developers, EPCs and investors.
  • Q&A

Questions can be submitted beforehand in the comments window when registering or in the chat during the live webinar. Ryan Kennedy, editor at pv magazine USA, will be the moderator of this webinar.

Registration for this pv magazine Webinar is free of charge.

Speakers

Scott Van Pelt | Chief Engineer, GameChange Solar

Scott Van Pelt leads the customer-facing engineering team at GameChange Solar, overseeing the execution, accuracy, and timeliness of all technical deliverables. A licensed Professional Engineer in over 20 states, he has served as Structural Engineer of Record for more than 10 GW of installed solar capacity. With over a decade in renewable energy, Scott also contributes to industry standards through his work on the UL 2703, UL 3703, and IEC Technical Committee 82 for Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems.

Kent Scott | Director of Civil and Structural Engineering, DEPCOM Power

Kent Scott, PE, PMP, is a licensed professional engineer with 17 years of experience in the energy sector, including extensive work in both oil & gas and renewable energy. As Director of Civil and Structural Engineering at DEPCOM Power, he leads a multidisciplinary team and drives strategic initiatives to deliver high-quality, efficient, and compliant engineering solutions.

Moderators

Ryan Kennedy | Editor, pv magazine USA

Ryan joined pv magazine in 2021, bringing experience from a top residential solar installer, and a U.S.-based inverter manufacturer. He holds a degree in Management with a certification in Sustainable Business Practices from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is currently pursuing a Master of Energy and Environmental Management degree at the University of Connecticut.

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