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Nextracker Achieves 10 GW Solar Tracker Milestone in India
Company expands operations in India with new office and R&D facility to address rapid solar growth in the market HYDERABAD, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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Company expands operations in India with new office and R&D facility to address rapid solar growth in the market HYDERABAD, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a global leader in advanced solar energy solutions, today announced that it has surpassed 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar tracker deployments in India—a major milestone reinforcing its market leadership and the country’s accelerating solar adoption. In response to this growth, Nextracker is expanding its footprint with a new 80,000 sq. ft. office and research and development (R&D) facility in Hyderabad, reinforcing its long-term commitment serving customers throughout the region and India’s clean energy future. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250526286083/en/Nextracker India team celebrating 10 gigawatt milestone and expands market operations. With 1.8 GW of projects added in the last quarter alone, Nextracker’s India portfolio now totals over 10 GW, underscoring strong momentum in solar adoption. Recent project wins include a 305 MW project with ReNew in Anantapur, along with 1.5 GW of projects through partnerships with key EPCs (engineering, procurement, and construction companies) across the country—highlighting Nextracker’s expanding presence in India’s high-growth solar regions. Speaking on the partnership with Nextracker for the Anantapur project, Sanjay Varghese, Group President – Solar Projects & Manufacturing, ReNew, said, “We welcome Nextracker as a partner in supporting our solar projects. As we continue to expand our footprint in renewable energy, such collaborations help in driving project efficiency and contributing to the sector’s broader goals.” To further strengthen its presence in the world’s third-largest solar power market, Nextracker inaugurated its largest office outside the United States. The new Hyderabad hub integrates R&D, testing, and workforce development under one roof, featuring a 13-acre Center for Solar Excellence (CFSE) cutting-edge R&D and testing laboratory. Supported by a USD $1 million investment, the CFSE is dedicated to advancing local solar technology and training in India. Building on its existing workforce of over 400 employees in India, Nextracker is accelerating its hiring efforts across engineering, manufacturing, and customer support. The Hyderabad facility will also ...