PV tracker developer NEXTracker has completed tracker commissioning for SunEdison’s solar PV plants at Pacifico and Choluteca in Honduras with a combined 82MW capacity.
Chief operating officer of solar operations for SunEdison David Springer said the NEXTracker technology has higher energy yield design and provides installation cost savings. It also helps minimise site grading requirements and reduces the cost of maintenanc, he said.
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He added: “SunEdison’s experience outfitting projects with NEXTracker technology continues to yield positive results.”
Dan Shugar, chief executive of NEXTracker, said: “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.”
Last month NEXTracker completed a 70MW shipment of single-axis PV trackers to Australia’s largest solar tracking installation owned by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures on the Moree Plains of New South Wales.