Nextracker gets repeat order by Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy for projects at Kutch solar park 

To provide its flagship solar trackers for phase two (1.5 GWdc) and phase three (375 MWdc) Solar Projects at NTPC Renewable Energy Limited’s solar park in Khavda, Rann of Kutch.

Nextracker, a leading global provider of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a repeat order by Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWRE), one of the premier global pure-play, end-to-end renewable EPC solutions providers based in India. Nextracker was chosen by SWRE to provide its flagship solar trackers for phase two (1.5 GWdc) and phase three (375 MWdc) Solar Projects at NTPC Renewable Energy Limited’s solar park in Khavda, Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.

Nextracker’s NX Horizon™ smart solar trackers were selected for their proven reliability in the field, performance results, and efficient installation capabilities across various solar terrains and challenging site conditions. Widely recognised as the most deployed solution in the industry, Nextracker’s trackers are renowned for their speed and ease of installation. With the addition of this order in India, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy and Nextracker have collectively surpassed over 5 gigawatts of solar power generation projects globally.

Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT) founder and CEO, Dan Shugar, said, “What is so amazing about our relationship with Sterling & Wilson (BSE Scrip Code: 542760; NSE Symbol: SWSOLAR) is the incredible geographic diversity where we have collaborated to build high-performing solar plants for independent power producers (IPPs). These results are based on trust, hard work and our ability to execute effectively. Achieving over 5 GW together in seven countries is testament to the strength of our collaboration and a shared commitment to accelerating the world’s transition to clean energy.”

Commenting on the partnership, Amit Jain, Global CEO of Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Group said, “As a global leader in EPC services for utility-scale solar, floating solar and hybrid & energy storage solutions with a total portfolio of over 17.5 GWp, SWRE’s expertise in project management and execution stays unmatched in the industry. Our mission has always been to harness the potential the industry has to offer and stay committed to the vital role we play in advancing the journey to clean energy.”

“Nextracker’s technology delivers consistent quality, ease of installation, and reliability. With a shared mission to fast-track clean energy for the planet, we look forward to continued collaboration to deliver the highest-performing, cost-efficient, and timely solutions to plant operator-owners across the globe.”

Sterling & Wilson Renewable was ranked as the number one EPC solutions provider in India by Wood MacKenzie (2020). With repeat orders for projects in India, Australia, USA, Jordan, Egypt, Kenya, and Oman, Nextracker’s award-winning NX Horizon solar tracker systems continue to provide maximum system uptime and ROI for solar power generation projects globally.

Since Nextracker’s founding a decade ago, the company has expanded its Hyderabad office to provide the full range of support services and ramped up its local manufacturing capabilities. Nextracker is committed to supporting India’s vision of meeting its renewable energy target of 500 gigawatts of operational capacity using domestic content. Nextracker India has steel manufacturing fabrication facilities in multiple locations covering over 80 percent bill of materials. These advanced manufacturing facilities currently have a capacity of 10 GW per year. Nextracker’s exports from Indian manufacturing alone account for 8 gigawatts of solar tracker product shipped.