Nevados, leader in all-terrain solar trackers, begins manufacturing in East Texas with a boost from made-in-America tax credits

Nevados has launched production of its All Terrain Tracker™ systems at Priefert Steel’s manufacturing facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas, strengthening the domestic solar supply chain. This partnership enhances American-made renewable energy solutions, creating jobs and reducing environmental impact while ensuring faster deployment of solar projects. With 1.5 GW of trackers expected to be contracted by year-end, this marks a major step forward in scalable, sustainable solar innovation.
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POST DATE
November 9, 2023
By Editorial Team

In a significant advancement for American solar manufacturing, Nevados has partnered with Priefert Steel to commence production of its All Terrain Tracker™ systems at Priefert’s state-of-the-art facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas. This collaboration not only bolsters the domestic supply chain but also aligns with incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act, promoting American-made renewable energy solutions.

A Synergy of Innovation and Tradition

Priefert Steel, a third-generation family-owned company renowned for its contributions to the ranch and rodeo industries, brings nearly six decades of steel fabrication expertise to this partnership. Their high-precision manufacturing capabilities complement Nevados’ innovative design, resulting in a solar tracking system that excels in both performance and durability.

Economic and Environmental Benefits

The production of Nevados’ trackers in Texas is expected to create new manufacturing jobs in Mount Pleasant, a community with a rich industrial heritage. Additionally, utilizing American-made steel reduces shipping times and associated carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient supply chain.

Meeting Market Demand

By the end of 2023, Nevados aims to have contracted enough trackers to support approximately 1.5 gigawatts of solar generating capacity across the United States. This expansion reflects the growing demand for adaptable solar solutions that can be deployed on diverse terrains without the need for extensive land grading.

Looking Ahead

As the renewable energy landscape evolves, partnerships like that between Nevados and Priefert Steel exemplify the potential for innovation and tradition to converge, driving forward sustainable solutions that benefit both the economy and the environment.

For more information on this partnership and Nevados’ All Terrain Tracker™ technology, please refer to the official press release.

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Chief Commercial Officer

Jenya Meydbray

Jenya is the Chief Commercial Officer of Nevados, prior to that he co-founded PVEL in 2010 and served as CEO for the past dozen years. 

He developed the first extended reliability and performance test protocols for the downstream PV industry as well as innovative methods of evaluating PV performance for power plant level risk assessment and mitigation. 

Prior to founding PVEL, Jenya was the Senior Quality and Reliability Engineer at SunPower where he designed accelerated test methods for high-efficiency solar cells and modules. Jenya began his career at NASA Ames Research Center’s hyper-gravity facilities. He also served as VP of Technology for Cypress Creek Renewables, a utility-scale project developer.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Rick Baldini

Rick has over 18 years of finance experience across several industries including financial services, insurance, real estate, and construction.  Rick is experienced in building, leading, and advising companies through complex restructurings, business expansion and product development.  

Prior to Nevados, Rick was the CFO for Link Real Estate & Urban Land Co, a real estate investment firm, that Rick led to become the fastest growing private company in Central Ohio.  Rick has also been successful in structuring a multi-million-dollar licensing deal with a public company while CFO at Global Administration Management, a boutique consulting firm in the insurance industry.

Rick is a graduate of the University of Arizona where he received a B.S. in Finance and Marketing.