The solar tracking provider introduced NX Anchor, further expanding the soil types and areas in which solar installers can develop.
Nextracker, a US-based provider of ground-mounted solar tracker technologies, has announced NX Foundation Solutions, a suite of products and services that expand the range of ground conditions on which Nextracker products can be installed.
The announcement includes the release of the NX Anchor, a foundation system compatible with a wide range of soils. The product was developed following the acquisition of foundation company Ojjo in June and the foundation activities of Solar Pile International in July.
“NX Foundation Solutions enables faster, safer and more efficient development of solar projects on a wide range of land types for EPC and developer customers,” the company said.
The new Foundations Solutions include a range of expert services including geotechnical assessment, site testing, foundation design, product selection, proprietary equipment and installation support.
The service includes drilling and piling equipment training, sales, leasing and support. This includes use of the Ojjo Truss Driver, a patented all-in-one drilling and piling machine equipped with GPS. The Truss Driver has experience with more than one million piles.
Nextracker said that depending on the project location, Nextracker’s foundations can result in 50% less steel and a 70% smaller embedment depth than traditional piles.
“Delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that help improve productivity and safety, accelerate project timelines, and enable light-on-land construction practices are objectives of this program,” said Dan Shugar, CEO of Nextracker.
Stephen Jones, president of Renewables at Primoris Services Corporation, said Nextracker’s expansion into the foundation space helps reduce the complexity and risk of his company’s projects.
“These solutions can streamline the design, procurement and installation process while reducing the risk profile of EPC contractors and developers,” said Jones. “We believe the sector will benefit from this.”
Nextracker has shipped over 100 GW of trackers and 50 GW of compatible foundations. You can meet Nextracker at RE+ 2024, booth C40038, in Anaheim, California, September 9-12.
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