Nextracker delivers first 100% US-manufactured solar trackers under IRA

Solar tracker provider Nextracker has announced the delivery of its first US-manufactured solar trackers, achieving 100% domestic content value under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This marks a key advancement in localizing the US solar supply chain.

The trackers will be used in SB Energy’s 570MW Pelican’s Jaw solar project, which includes 954 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage. 

The project, under construction by SOLV Energy, highlights the benefits of local manufacturing in reducing supply chain disruptions and emissions.

Nextracker CEO Dan Shugar emphasized that localizing manufacturing not only strengthens supply chain resilience but also ensures superior delivery, cost savings, and sustainability by using clean steel produced in the US.

Since 2021, Nextracker has invested heavily in domestic manufacturing, opening or expanding 25 US factories with an annual capacity exceeding 30GW. This infrastructure reduces lead times, enhances product performance, and supports high-paying manufacturing jobs in the renewable energy sector.

SB Energy co-CEO Abhijeet Sathe praised Nextracker for its leadership in building a robust US supply chain, driving supply security and supporting domestic job creation.