The 149 MW Douro PV plant laid the foundation for a 397 MW portfolio, proving GameChange Energy’s ability to deliver CAPEX control and long-term client trust in complex site conditions.
MADRID, July 20, 2026 — GameChange Energy, a global energy infrastructure company, demonstrates success in creating client loyalty and trust through the successful delivery of five photovoltaic projects across Portugal, for Zagope, a Portuguese civil engineering and construction firm, founded in 1967, all built with GameChange Energy’s MaxSpan™ fixed-tilt mounting system.
The partnership began with the 149 MW Douro PV plant in northern Portugal, which served as the catalyst for a lasting client relationship. Located in Tarouca, Viseu district, the Douro project featured complex technical challenges, including hard-rock geology, slopes up to 15%, compressed installation timelines, and stringent reporting requirements.
GameChange Energy’s approach reduced CAPEX, enabled precise terrain adaptation, accelerated installation, streamlined construction, and ensured full alignment with Zagope’s oversight requirements through transparent, real-time reporting.
The successful delivery of Douro established the basis for a broader five-project portfolio in Portugal that includes: Acail (28 MW), Riodades (61 MW), Sendim (120 MW), and Felgueiras (39 MW).
Guilherme Rodrigues, Head of Procurement - Energy & Renewables at Zagope commented: “Across several photovoltaic projects, MaxSpan™ consistently demonstrated clear advantages in both cost efficiency and execution. Its suitability for challenging mountainous terrain with steep, rocky profiles translated into optimized CAPEX and measurable reductions in earthworks and mechanical installation time.
Rodrigues continued: “Equally noteworthy is GameChange’s engineering support—highly competent, responsive, and well-versed across the multiple disciplines required in utility-scale solar projects. In each case, following thorough comparative analyses of alternative solutions, MaxSpan™ proved to be the most appropriate choice for the specific site conditions, reinforcing our confidence in both the product and the partnership.”
The value of the solution extended beyond the steel itself. The project required responsive engineering, transparent reporting and day-to-day coordination across civil works, manufacturing, logistics and installation. This was particularly important at Douro, where a change in one workstream could quickly affect several others.
Damian Río, Director of Operations at GameChange Solar, stated: “Douro is a strong example of what bankable execution looks like in practice. By combining project-specific engineering, close coordination with Zagope, and a construction approach adapted to steep, hard-rock terrain, we helped keep installation predictable, cost-efficient, and aligned with the project schedule. Just as importantly, this project reinforced a trusted partnership that continues to grow across Portugal.”
The collaboration with Zagope demonstrates GameChange Energy’s commitment to client loyalty, long-term partnership, and reliable execution in complex environments.
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GameChange Energy is a global energy infrastructure company delivering integrated, highly engineered solutions for utility-scale renewable energy and critical power applications. Through our portfolio of operating companies, we provide solar trackers, fixed-tilt mounting systems, eBOS solutions, transformers, drone-based asset monitoring, and customized infrastructure solutions for renewable energy plants, data centers, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Our technologies are designed to reduce risk, improve performance, and deliver reliable operations worldwide. GameChange Energy is engineering the future of clean energy infrastructure.
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