Nextracker Technology has been chosen by Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL), which is carrying out a 1.56 GW DC solar PV project of NTPC Renewable Energy in Gujarat. A solar tracker is a component that is mounted within a solar panel and moves with the sun as it crosses the sky. The 1.56 GW DC solar PV project
in Khavda RE Park in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, has been awarded to SWERL, a major provider of solar EPC solutions, by NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL). The state-owned energy behemoth NTPC Ltd. owns a 100% stake in NTPC REL.
SWERL Global CEO Amit Jain, the adoption of solar trackers coupled with bifacial module technology is on the rise in India as a result of increased tracker design efficiency. He added that components would be made with locally produced steel from Gujarati industries in addition to providing solar tracker technology.
The Khavda project is a great endeavour to be a part of where we can help Make in India with 75% of our system components manufactured in the nation," said Dan Shugar, founder and CEO of Nextracker Technology. "It supports India's objective to reach 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030." The project is expected to be completed by the beginning of 2024.
