GameChange Energy has broken ground on a major expansion of its transformer manufacturing facility in Mumbai, India, as the company continues to evolve beyond its solar tracker roots into the provision of critical power infrastructure.
The company is embarking on a new 30,000-square-metre extra-high voltage (EHV) transformer manufacturing facility, which will produce EHV power transformers rated up to 300MVA and 500kV.
Try Premium for just $1
- Full premium access for the first month at only $1
- Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
- Cancel anytime during the trial period
Premium Benefits
- Expert industry analysis and interviews
- Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
- Exclusive event discounts
Or get the full Premium subscription right away
Or continue reading this article for free
The facility has a planned annual capacity of 150 medium-to-large transformers, with production scheduled to begin in Q1 2028 and orders being accepted now. GameChange said the site is also designed to accommodate future expansion of the company’s existing medium-voltage transformer operations, adding capacity for an additional 500 transformers annually.
“This expansion is a substantial capital investment that will help meet growing global demand for critical power infrastructure,” the company stated in its announcement.
The move emphasises GameChange Energy’s strategic transformation from a specialised solar mounting systems provider into a comprehensive energy infrastructure company. The firm now delivers integrated solutions spanning solar trackers, fixed-tilt mounting systems, balance-of-systems components, transformers, drone-based asset inspection and customised infrastructure for renewable energy plants, data centres, and battery energy storage systems.
This evolution reflects broader industry trends as renewable energy equipment manufacturers expand their capabilities to address surging demand from AI-driven data centres and electrification infrastructure. GameChange recently supplied its Genius Tracker systems for Texas solar projects, specifically supporting next-generation data centre growth, highlighting how traditional solar companies are positioning themselves as full-service energy infrastructure providers.
“This expansion is a significant investment in the manufacturing capacity needed to address industry-wide transformer supply constraints,” said Phillip Vyhanek, CEO of GameChange Energy. “Customers can order the EHV transformers now, giving them the opportunity to secure critical equipment for upcoming projects as we prepare to begin production in Q1 2028. By significantly expanding our EHV transformer manufacturing capacity, we will help our customers build reliable, resilient power infrastructure while strengthening our global supply chain and long-term commitment to advanced manufacturing in India.”
Other companies within the solar supply chain are evolving in a similar way to GameChange, notably Nextpower, the tracker specialist formerly known as Nextracker, on a comparable trajectory towards becoming a broad-based provider of clean energy infrastructure.
In June, GameChange announced the consolidation of its solar tracker, transformer, electrical balance of system and remote asset monitoring divisions under the unified “GameChange Energy” brand to better reflect its integrated capabilities.
