NC State and Nevados Launch New Agrivoltaics Training Site
New agrivoltaics training site launched by NC State University and Nevados — the Southeast’s first facility where students and solar professionals can gain hands-on experience blending solar tech and agriculture, including solar grazing and terrain-ready installations.
Nevados takes home two E+E Leader Top Project Awards, for TRACE™ solar tracker that tackles the toughest terrain
Nevados Engineering has been honored with two Environment + Energy Leader Top Project Awards for its innovative all-terrain solar tracker, TRACE. This recognition highlights TRACE’s capability to adapt to challenging terrains, minimizing the need for extensive land grading and thereby reducing environmental impact. The awards underscore Nevados’ commitment to advancing sustainable solar energy solutions.
Ardagh Glass Packaging facility in California powered by solar energy
Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America), an operating business of Ardagh Group, celebrated the completion of the 13 megawatt (MW) DC solar project that will soon supply its Madera, California facility with clean energy.
Nevados’ TRACE™ All Terrain Tracker® wins
Nevados Engineering Inc.‘s TRACE™ All Terrain Tracker® has been awarded “Best in Show” in the Large-Scale category of Solar Power World’s 2024 Top Products contest. This recognition highlights the industry’s acceptance of a system that enables solar project development without the need for land grading, preserving topsoil and accommodating complex terrains.
Entergy Louisiana and DESRI announce start of commercial operations at Sunlight Road Solar
Entergy Louisiana and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) have commenced commercial operations at the 50-megawatt Sunlight Road Solar facility in Franklinton, Washington Parish.
Nevados TRACE solar tracker first to be certified with Milwaukee
Nevados has become the first solar tracker original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to test and qualify Milwaukee Tool’s new M18 FUEL™ Controlled Torque Impact Wrench with TORQUE-SENSE™.
Nevados announces its breakthrough next-generation solar tracking solution designed “from the ground up” for challenging terrain
Nevados has launched the TRACE™ All Terrain Tracker®, an advanced solar tracking system designed to maximize energy efficiency on sloped and uneven terrain. Eliminating the need for land grading, TRACE unlocks new opportunities for solar development in previously unviable locations.
Nevados, all-terrain solar innovator, announces domestic content trackers with delivery by Q2 2025
Nevados has confirmed that its All Terrain Tracker™ will soon fully qualify as domestic content for U.S. solar projects, allowing developers to access an additional 10% tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. With American-made steel and a partnership with Priefert Manufacturing, Nevados is strengthening the domestic supply chain while ensuring faster installations on challenging terrains. Orders for these trackers open in Q4 2024, with shipments beginning in Q2 2025.
Nevados’ innovative solar trackers honored by Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design awards
Nevados’ All Terrain Tracker™ has received an Honorable Mention in Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards, recognizing its groundbreaking ability to install solar panels on uneven terrain without land grading. This innovation reduces labor by 38%, lowers costs, and preserves natural landscapes—helping accelerate solar adoption. CEO Yezin Taha proudly stated, “Small but mighty hits the nail on the head. We are creating a profound impact in the solar industry.”
Nevados solar project wins gold medal from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
The 170 MWDC Bartonsville Energy Facility has been awarded the gold medal in the Virginia Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards for its innovative approach to solar development. By utilizing Nevados’ All Terrain Tracker™, the project preserved natural landscapes, eliminating the need to move 400,000+ cubic yards of soil and reducing steel usage. This award highlights the future of sustainable solar energy with cost-efficient, eco-friendly solutions.
