Until this study, the solar industry had virtually no real-world data on how single-axis trackers perform during earthquakes. GameChange Solar partnered with UC Berkeley's Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) to conduct the first comprehensive shake table test of a solar tracker, subjecting the Genius Tracker to forces simulating a 1-in-2,475-year earthquake event.

What We Tested

• Four configurations across different tilt angles and mounting methods

• Progressive intensity from baseline through 100% IEEE 693 high performance standards

• Full instrumentation capturing every movement and structural response

• New Madrid Seismic Zone profile—one of the most intense earthquake threats in the U.S.

Download the complete white paper to see the full test results, engineering insights, and what this means for solar deployments in seismic zones.