NEXTracker completes tracker commissioning for 82 MW of SunEdison Solar ENergy – PV projects in Honduras

NEXTracker Inc. (Fremont., Calif., US) on June 2nd, 2015, announced the completion of solar photovoltaic (PV) tracker commissioning for SunEdison’s 82 megawatt Pacifico and Choluteca PV plants in Honduras. SunEdison Inc. developed and built the systems.

NEXTracker solar PV trackers at the Pacifico and Choluteca PV plants

NEXTracker solar PV trackers at the Pacifico and Choluteca PV plants

“SunEdison’s experience outfitting projects with NEXTracker technology continues to yield positive results,” stated Chief Operating Officer of Solar Operations for SunEdison David Springer.

“NEXTracker’s higher energy yield design and installation cost savings help us maximize project financial returns. NEXTracker helps us minimize site grading requirements and reduces the cost of maintenance.”

“It’s inspiring to see Honduras emerge as one of the largest solar markets in Latin America. We’re extremely proud to be providing our transformational trackers to SunEdison, especially for the completion of these milestone projects – two of the largest solar installations in Honduras,” said Dan Shugar, CEO of NEXTracker.

Global demand for solar trackers continues to expand rapidly as the market has transitioned to higher irradiance locations where trackers deliver outstanding increases in power production.

Honduras Solar Power

Honduras is set to lead a 1.5GW surge in Central America PV installations up to 2018.

Photo by El Camino a la Superacion, Honduras Copan Ruinas

 


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