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Nextracker Launches Industry’s First Low Carbon Solar Tracker Solution
Third-party Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology confirms up to 35% reduced carbon footprint throughout the entire product lifecycle for Nextracker NX
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Third-party Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology confirms up to 35% reduced carbon footprint throughout the entire product lifecycle for Nextracker NX Horizon™ low carbon solution Inaugural orders demonstrate the solar industry demand for decarbonized solutions FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a global provider of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions, today announced the availability of its flagship NX Horizon™ solar tracker system with up to 35% lower carbon footprint. Marking a significant milestone for solar energy, the NX Horizon low carbon tracker solution culminates Nextracker’s technology leadership and robust supply chain solutions including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) manufacturing, recycled steel, and logistics strategically located near project sites. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423430902/en/Nextracker introduces industry’s first solar tracker with up to 35 percent reduced carbon footprint (Photo: Nextracker) Initially offered in the United States, the low carbon tracker solution includes Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) documentation using a third-party verified analysis of environmental benefits, including reductions in carbon footprint, land use, water consumption and other metrics associated with the sourcing, manufacturing, delivery, and operation of solar trackers. Nextracker also achieved the Carbon Trust1 Product Carbon Footprint label certification for its NX Horizon low carbon solar tracker system demonstrating it has met the global standard for carbon emission data collecting, evaluation and reporting methodology throughout the life cycle of its solar trackers. “Our low carbon tracker delivers measurable results in decarbonizing solar power through circular and increasingly renewably powered steelmaking, optimized logistics, and careful selection of raw material providers,” said Dan Shugar, Nextracker founder and CEO. “We appreciate our customers helping us drive toward a cleaner, more robust supply chain to provide third-party verification for providers and consumers of solar power to meet their Scope 3 and other decarbonization goals and requirements.” Nextracker secured initial orders for its newly launched NX Horizon low carbon tracker from several solar customers–both have committed to reduced carbo...