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.

As the solar industry continues to expand, the challenge of installing solar trackers on non-flat terrain has become increasingly prominent. Traditional straight torque tube trackers often require variable foundation heights on uneven ground, leading to increased costs by 10-20%. 

To address these challenges, innovative solutions like Nevados’ All Terrain Tracker™ have been developed. This system is designed to adapt to natural landscapes, accommodating slope changes of up to 26% at each foundation, thereby eliminating the need for extensive land grading. This approach not only preserves the environment but also simplifies stormwater management and reduces construction costs. 

By embracing such advanced tracking technologies, the solar industry can overcome the challenges posed by non-flat terrains, leading to more efficient and sustainable energy production.

For a comprehensive analysis of these challenges and potential solutions, you can read the full article here:  https://energycentral.com/c/cp/solar-tracker-challenges-non-flat-terrain

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Chief Revenue Officer

Kurt Johnson

Kurt joined Nevados as VP of Sales and was shortly after promoted to Chief Revenue Officer, taking full leadership of our commercial organization as we expand into our next stage of growth. He brings over 25 years of renewable energy experience.

Over the course of his career at Maxeon Solar Technologies, Nextracker, and more than 15 years at SunPower, Kurt has built a deep network of relationships across the utility-scale solar sector. His industry knowledge and connections, combined with his track record of driving growth, position him to accelerate Nevados’ commercial momentum.

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.