The incorporation of environmental criteria in the development of equipment for solar power plants has gained importance in investment decisions within the photovoltaic sector.
In this context, Nextpower, formerly known as Nextracker, presented the NX Horizon™ Low Carbon, a global and regional solution from the company that acts as a solar tracker and was developed with a focus on reducing the carbon footprint throughout the product's entire life cycle, potentially reducing carbon emissions associated with the device by up to 42%.
The system uses low-carbon recycled steel and was designed to respond to the global movement to decarbonize the solar energy chain.
According to the company, the initiative is part of its corporate strategy to incorporate sustainability criteria into the development and supply of technologies for the centralized solar energy segment, while simultaneously expanding the adoption of sustainable practices in its supply chain, with special attention to the origin of raw materials and local manufacturing.
Launched in the United States in 2024, the NX Horizon™ Low Carbon includes LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) documentation, EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), and third-party verified environmental analyses.
Studies consider indicators such as carbon footprint, land use, and water consumption throughout the entire product lifecycle, encompassing everything from raw material sourcing and manufacturing to logistics, installation, and operation of solar trackers.
“This solution reflects Nextpower’s evolution towards integrating sustainability into its products in a measurable and transparent way,” stated André Silveira, Senior Sustainability Manager at Nextpower.
In Latin America, the company uses different approaches to supply low-carbon steel, including alternatives that go beyond processes based exclusively on EAF (Electric Arc Furnace), expanding the options available for utility-scale projects and anticipating regulatory trends and growing demands for equipment with a lower environmental impact.
According to the company, this strategy allows for greater flexibility in the supply of raw materials, both imported and regional, always in compliance with local environmental and regulatory standards.
By anticipating these requirements, the company seeks to position its clients with a competitive advantage in the face of future regulatory agendas and market demands for more sustainable projects.
"The goal is to reduce the environmental impact associated with the manufacturing and delivery of equipment, while maintaining the performance and reliability requirements demanded by large-scale solar projects," the executive added.
In addition to supply chain initiatives, Nextpower has implemented product design adjustments focused on reducing environmental impact. Among the measures adopted are the replacement of plastic components with more durable alternatives, such as metal end caps for tubes, and the use of bio-resin in the SPC (controller) cap.
The corporation also provides an End-of-Life Guide for solar tracker components, with guidelines focused on recycling and responsible disposal, reinforcing the full-cycle and circular economy approach that supports the reduction in declared emissions.
This initiative is part of Nextpower's transformation process, which has evolved from a supplier of solar tracking systems to an integrated technology platform, bringing together structural, electrical, and digital solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
The company emphasizes that this approach seeks to meet the demands of developers and operators of solar power plants in a context of increasing environmental, regulatory, and operational requirements.
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