Nextracker has launched its Earth Truss foundation technology in Australia, supported by funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), to enable the deployment of solar energy on rocky and hard ground.
US based Nextracker has launched the NX Earth Truss Foundation solution, powered by ARENA. Designed for rocky and hard ground conditions for large-scale solar development, the Earth Truss can expand potential locations where terrain previously provided a barrier.
The company says easing land use restrictions could speed up and boost project turnaround times increased automationremote project sites are becoming increasingly viable locations for utility-scale solar energy development.
At the heart of Nextracker’s system is the NX Truss Driver, a semi-autonomous drill equipped with precise GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) controls and unique drill-and-drive technology.
It installs NX Earth Truss foundations in one go, reducing labor hours, eliminating rework and reducing construction timelines – a critical benefit as Australia races to deploy renewable energy sources at unprecedented speed, according to a company statement.
Peter Wheale, managing director and vice president of Nextracker Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, said NX Earth Truss is a game changer for the Australian solar market.
“By opening up new categories of land, we are giving developers and EPCs more flexibility and reducing project risk, while helping Australia accelerate the transition to clean energy,” Wheale said.
ARENA support
ARENA has provided nearly AUD 5 million ($3.28 million) in funding to Nextracker to deploy its Earth Truss technology.
“We greatly appreciate ARENA’s leadership and support in driving next-generation sustainable energy solutions such as Nextracker’s Earth Truss here in Australia,” Wheale said.
ARENA Chief Executive Officer Darren Miller said ARENA is committed to supporting technologies that expand Australia’s renewable energy capabilities.
“By making previously unusable land viable for solar development, Nextracker’s innovative Earth Truss technology can help accelerate project delivery and increase opportunities for investors and communities alike.”
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