Norwalk, Connecticut – September 15, 2026 -- GameChange Energy's subsidiary, GameChange Solar Corp., has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nextpower in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging unauthorized use of its high-tilt stow tracker technology.
Lawsuit targets Nextpower's tracker systems over U.S. Patent 12,449,161
The complaint states that GameChange Solar Corp. holds U.S. Patent 12,449,161, which covers the disputed high-tilt stow technology used in its single-axis solar tracker systems. GameChange contends that Nextpower's products infringe on one or more claims of this patent.
GameChange seeks injunction and monetary damages
GameChange Solar Corp. is seeking injunctive relief to halt further alleged infringement by Nextpower, along with monetary damages tied to the claim. No financial figures for damages sought were disclosed in the filing.
CEO frames case as defense of engineering investment
Phillip Vyhanek, Chief Executive Officer at GameChange Energy, said the high-tilt stow technology reflects years of engineering work aimed at protecting solar assets and maximizing uptime for customers. He said the company will act to defend innovations that differentiate its products in the utility-scale solar market.