Nevados wins gold medal from the Virginia DEQ
For Immediate Release April 9, 2024 Contact: Peter Kelley, [email protected] Nevados solar project wins gold medal from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award honors Bartonsville Energy Facility for innovation and sustainability Bartonsville, Virginia, April 9, 2024 — The recently commissioned 170 MWdc Bartonsville Energy Facility solar project has been hailed as […]
Launch of New Texas Solar Production Line
For Immediate Release Nov. 16, 2023 Contact: Allison Lenthall, [email protected] Nevados, leader in all-terrain solar trackers, begins manufacturing in East Texas with a boost from made-in-America tax credits New solar production line opens at third-generation factory that has invented products for ranchers and rodeos for nearly 60 years Mount Pleasant, Texas, Nov. 16, 2023—An East […]
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.
Nevados’ All-Terrain solar tracker eliminates grading,reduces steel in pilings by 23% at 170 MW project
Nevados’ All-Terrain Tracker™ is transforming solar development in the Mid-Atlantic, eliminating the need for extensive land grading on a new 170 MW project. By avoiding the movement of 400,000+ cubic yards of soil and reducing steel usage by 43 miles, this innovative system lowers costs and preserves the natural landscape. MYR Energy Services praised the tracker for its simplicity and environmental benefits, marking it as a game-changer for utility-scale solar.
Designing Solar for High Winds on Challenging Terrain
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Solar Tracker Challenges on Non-Flat Terrain
Installing solar trackers on uneven terrain presents significant engineering and cost challenges, often increasing expenses by 10-20% due to variable foundation heights. Innovative solutions like Nevados’ All Terrain Tracker™ are transforming the industry by adapting to natural landscapes, eliminating land grading, and reducing construction costs. As solar deployment expands, these advancements are making projects on challenging terrain more efficient and sustainable.
Optimizing the production value of variable terrain
By Yezin Taha, CEO, Nevados Engineering The decreasing costs of solar power plants has led to unprecedented growth in solar energy generation. However, the availability of flat land is increasingly proving to be a challenge for utilities seeking to meet their solar energy goals. Nowhere is this more prevalent that in areas such as New […]
All-terrain tracking systems: optimizing the production value of variable terrain
Traditional solar trackers struggle on uneven terrain, often requiring costly land grading that disrupts the environment. All-terrain tracking systems offer a game-changing solution by adapting to natural landscapes, reducing costs, and maximizing energy production. As the solar industry expands, these innovative trackers are unlocking new opportunities for deployment on challenging sites.
Dominion Energy Virginia’s grid transformation plans
By Kelsey Misbrener | July 24, 2018 Dominion Energy Virginia customers stand to benefit from a smarter, stronger and greener energy grid in the first set of plans filed today under the Grid Transformation & Security Act (GTSA). The landmark legislation, signed by Gov. Ralph Northam, became effective July 1 and provides a roadmap for […]
Solar Mounting and Tracking Companies Need to Keep Reinventing Themselves
As solar mounting and tracking systems become increasingly commoditized, companies must differentiate through value-added services like project management, design consulting, and supply chain optimization. By shifting from a product-focused approach to a service-oriented model, these companies can enhance competitiveness and build stronger client relationships. The industry’s future depends on innovation, vertical integration, and diversification to stay ahead in an evolving market.
