Solar Power Plant In Pernambuco Saves Millions After Using Adaptive Soil Tracker

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Adaptable Tracker Technology Revolutionizes Construction of Solar Plant in Pernambuco’s Backlands.

Pioneering, innovation, and sustainability define the Serrita Solar Complex, in the backlands of Pernambuco, which has become the first solar plant in Brazil to employ the ground-adaptive solar tracker from Nextracker, the NX Horizon-XTR.

The technological solution allowed not only the overcoming of typical environmental and geological challenges of the semi-arid region but also ensured savings of over US$ 1 million in investments, marking a new level in the execution of clean energy generation projects in the country.

Solar Plant Project with Adaptive Tracker Reduces Costs and Environmental Impact

Located in an area of irregular topography and predominantly rocky soil, the Serrita solar plant had one of its main premises as environmental preservation.

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Sustainability and Economy Go Hand in Hand at the Serrita Solar Complex

In addition to the technical and economic gains, the adoption of the NX Horizon-XTR solar tracker had direct impacts on the preservation of the ecosystem.

By reducing land movement, the project minimized the need for reforestation, maintaining essential native vegetation.

Another differentiator was the use of at least 50% national components — such as torque tubes, stakes, and autonomous controllers (SPCs) — meeting the financing criteria of BNDES through the FINAME program.

A Milestone for Future Solar Plant Projects in Brazil

With 68.8 MW of installed capacity, the Serrita Solar Complex represents a significant advancement in the adoption of intelligent technologies in renewable energy.

“As the first project in Brazil to use the NX Horizon-XTR, Serrita sets a precedent for future centralized solar generation projects in the country, demonstrating how innovation and strategic collaboration can make energy generation projects viable effectively and affordably,” concluded Nelson Falcão, senior director of business development at Nextracker.

The Serrita experience paves the way for other solar plants in challenging locations to benefit from solutions such as the adaptable tracker, optimizing performance, reducing costs, and protecting the environment.

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Solar Power Plant In Pernambuco Saves Millions After Using Adaptive Soil Tracker

Adaptable Tracker Technology Revolutionizes Construction of Solar Plant in Pernambuco’s Backlands.

Solar Plant Project with Adaptive Tracker Reduces Costs and Environmental Impact

Sustainability and Economy Go Hand in Hand at the Serrita Solar Complex

A Milestone for Future Solar Plant Projects in Brazil

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