Array Technologies announces 77-degree solar tracker stow for hail and wind protection
The company unveiled a solar mounting system that responds to weather events, protecting solar assets.
Innovation driving change in solar tracker market
Shipment volumes are growing in the global solar tracker market as innovation in project development drives demand. Joe Steveni, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, takes a look at the factors shaping the commercial landscape for trackers, from agrivoltaics and undulating terrain to Indian ambition and the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act.
Nextracker introduces solar mount foundation services for soil types “anywhere”
The solar tracking provider introduced NX Anchor, further expanding the types of soil and areas that solar installers can develop on.
The effects of wind on single-axis PV trackers
Scientists in South Africa have conducted full-scale research on the effect of wind load on PV panel mounting rails for more than 100 days. Compared to standard design codes, they found lower combined wind load coefficients. Maximum loads occurred for an easterly wind direction.
Nextracker posts 50% year-over-year revenue growth
The solar tracker manufacturer increased its fiscal Q1 2025 revenue to $720 million, up from the previous year’s revenue of $480 million.
Sunrise brief: Solar to contribute over 60% of new U.S. electricity generation in 2024
Also on the rise: Sodium battery startup wins People’s Choice Award at Industry Growth Forum. Passive solar tracker wind stowing boosts energy production. And more.
Passive solar tracker wind stowing boosts energy production
Solar panels are often tilted to a stowed position to prevent wind damage to utility-scale assets. Array Technologies introduced a passive stowing strategy that prevents unnecessary production losses.
Leading U.S. solar tracker providers expand their manufacturing footprint
Array Technologies broke ground on a factory in New Mexico, while Nextracker expanded operations with a contract manufacturer.
Nextracker cuts solar tracker carbon by 35% with recycled steel and electric furnaces
The utility-scale solar mounting solution’s low carbon option places an emphasis on reducing carbon-intensive materials and improving logistics.
California solar installation designed for grazing sheep
Renewable America designed the project to disturb the land little as possible, installing fixed-tilt tracker array that required no grading.
