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Highlights

  • Nextracker surpasses 10 GW of cumulative solar tracker deployments in India.
  • Opens 80,000 sq. ft. office and R&D facility in Hyderabad to support local operations.
  • Over 95% of tracker components used in India are sourced domestically under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT), a provider of solar tracking technology, announced it has surpassed 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar tracker installations in India. The milestone reflects the company’s growing presence in the country’s solar infrastructure segment and aligns with India’s broader push toward expanding renewable energy capacity.

To support ongoing projects and deepen its engagement in the region, Nextracker has opened a new 80,000 square foot office and research and development facility in Hyderabad. This new site includes a 13-acre Center for Solar Excellence (CFSE), which integrates R&D, testing, and training under a single roof. The facility is backed by a USD $1 million investment aimed at supporting innovation and workforce development in solar technology. It is also the company’s largest office outside the United States.

In the last quarter alone, the company added 1.8 GW of projects to its India portfolio. Recent agreements include a 305 MW project with ReNew in Anantapur, as well as approximately 1.5 GW of deployments through collaborations with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms across various states. ReNew’s Group President – Solar Projects & Manufacturing, Sanjay Varghese, stated that such partnerships help improve project efficiency and support wider energy goals.

India is currently the third-largest solar power market in the world, and Nextracker is among several technology firms investing in the region. The company currently employs over 400 people in India and is increasing its hiring across engineering, manufacturing, and customer support functions. The new Hyderabad facility is intended to serve as a hub for local skill development in solar project implementation and advanced system design.

As part of its strategy to integrate into India’s manufacturing ecosystem, Nextracker noted that 95% of the tracker components it uses in the country are locally produced. This focus on domestic sourcing aligns with the Indian government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, contributing to supply chain stability and energy infrastructure development.

Rajeev Kashyap, senior vice president and managing director for Nextracker in the Middle East, Africa, and India, remarked that the Hyderabad expansion is part of the company’s broader efforts to address regional energy needs through technology and workforce investment.

Subrahmanyam Pulipaka, CEO of the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), commented that such initiatives contribute to India’s renewable energy objectives by combining global technology with local manufacturing and expertise. He added that this approach supports India's drive for energy self-reliance and sustainable growth.