Nextpower, formerly Nextracker, showcased its NX-Horizon series trackers, including terrain adaptive and following variants, for the Indian market at the show
The company also promoted its PV tracker foundation solutions, compatible with its tracker models
Its tracker consists of up to 95% domestic content, which is expected to reach up to 100% in a few years
Nextpower, formerly known as global PV tracker maker Nextracker, which recently expanded into other balance-of-system (BOS) products, promoted its latest offerings at Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2025.
During an interview with TaiyangNews, Abhilash Pamulaparthi, Senior Director Products and Engineering for India and the Middle East market, provided some insights into the company’s single-axis trackers and the recently launched PV foundation solutions. He also shared India’s market landscape and the company’s local manufacturing prowess.
NX-Horizon Trackers
According to Pamulaparthi, the tracker platform is a single-axis system that is adaptable to handle different terrain conditions. Unlike standard linked-row tracker systems, every row of this tracker is equipped with a motor, a controller, and a drive unit, enabling it to operate independently to follow the Sun. This feature allows the system to be installed on uneven or undulated terrain without extensive ground leveling. He explained that the tracker is designed to accommodate PV modules with a power output range of 550 W to 750 W, and dimensions of 2,382 × 1,134 mm to 2,484 × 1,134 mm. According to the company’s website, the tracker’s automatic stowing capability prevents system failure from extreme weather events, such as high winds, and its secure fasteners are designed to resist mechanical vibration. It says that these safety features maintain reliability while reducing maintenance costs.
He also mentioned the company’s terrain-following variant of the NX-Horizon tracker, developed for hilly or uneven sites. This tracker is engineered to follow the actual terrain landscape, unlike terrain-adaptive trackers that independently adjust row by row to address minor undulations.
Tracker Foundation System for Complex Terrains
Nextpower also introduced the NX Anchor and NX Earth Truss foundation systems, designed for tracker installations in India’s diverse soil conditions. The former is suitable for soft, expansive, or saline soils, allowing shallow embedment and faster installation while reducing civil work. The latter is developed for rocky soil conditions, enabling drill-and-drive in a single pass with minimal ground disruption during installations. Both foundation systems are compatible with the above-mentioned tracker platform.
Local Manufacturing and Market Landscape
Moving to the company’s local manufacturing capability, Pamulaparthi highlighted its Hyderabad-based research & development (R&D) facility, spanning more than 13 acres, which includes mechanical load testing and environmental validations, among others. The NX-Horizon system consists of components manufactured domestically, with domestic content up to 95%, and the company aims to reach 100% in the coming years. He pointed out that with a national target of 500 GW by 2030, India’s PV capacity is projected to increase by 20-25 GW annually, driving higher demand for trackers.