FLEXRACK by Qcells, LLC

Employee Size

51-200

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Highland Hills, OH

Founded

2008

Developed by Cleveland-area metal-industry engineers in 2009, FLEXRACK by Qcells makes ground-mounted solar racking and single-axis tracking systems for commercial and utility-scale projects. Its site-specific engineering and project support extend from geotechnical work through installation and commissioning, a model shaped by an original factory-assembled design that cut field installation time by an estimated 75%. Backed by Qcells and Hanwha, the company reports more than 6 GW installed across over 1,200 projects.

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