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• Debunking solar myths: What about all that land?

  By Dan Shugar| pv magazine USA Verified ‘Uncle Bob’ is that proverbial character who shares at family gatherings all he believes to be true about solar and why it just isn’t a good idea. Dan Shugar, founder and CEO of Nextracker, has had this experience. Based on his 33 years in the solar industry, he offers short, fact-based responses to Uncle Bob’s assertions, which range from “solar is taking coal jobs” to “solar is unreliable.”In this part four of the series, Shugar debunks myths about solar using too much land.

  By Dan Shugar · pv magazine USA

  Mar. 15, 2024

• Debunking solar myths: What about nuclear?

  By Dan Shugar| pv magazine USA Verified ‘Uncle Bob’ is that proverbial character who shares at family gatherings all he believes to be true about solar and why it just isn’t a good idea. Dan Shugar, founder and CEO of Nextracker, has had this experience. Based on his 33 years in the solar industry, he offers short, fact-based responses to Uncle Bob’s assertions, which range from “solar is taking coal jobs” to “solar is unreliable”. In this part three of the series, Shugar debunks myths about nuclear energy.

  By Dan Shugar · pv magazine USA

  Mar. 01, 2024

• Debunking solar myths: What about all that land?

  By Dan Shugar| pv magazine USA Verified ‘Uncle Bob’ is that proverbial character who shares at family gatherings all he believes to be true about solar and why it just isn’t a good idea. Dan Shugar, founder and CEO of Nextracker, has had this experience. Based on his 33 years in the solar industry, he offers short, fact-based responses to Uncle Bob’s assertions, which range from “solar is taking coal jobs” to “solar is unreliable.”In this part four of the series, Shugar debunks myths about solar using too much land.

  By Dan Shugar · pv magazine USA

  Mar. 15, 2024

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Nextracker Inc

Nextracker Inc. is a prominent energy solutions company based in Fremont, California, specializing in solar tracker systems and software for utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects worldwide. Founded in 2013, Nextracker became an independent public entity in 2023 after separating from Flex Ltd. The company has established itself as the leading solar tracker provider in the U.S. and has a global presence across multiple regions, including North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Nextracker offers a range of innovative products, including the NX Horizon single-axis solar tracker, the NX Horizon-XTR for uneven terrains, and the TrueCapture control system that optimizes energy production. Their NX Navigator software provides monitoring and control capabilities for plant operators, while the NX Flowâ„¢ platform supports hybrid solar-storage projects. With a workforce of approximately 1,050 employees, Nextracker is committed to maximizing energy yield through advanced engineering and data-driven solutions, partnering with top developers and contractors on significant solar projects globally.