Nextracker has announced the launch of its NX Earth Truss foundation solution in Australia, a new manufacturing innovation backed by a grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help accelerate large-scale solar deployment across the country.
In a news release, the company said the solution aims to reduce the cost and complexity of building solar farms on challenging terrain such as rocky or hard soils.
According to Nextracker, the NX Earth Truss system – developed in collaboration with Australian developers, EPCs, and installation partners, and supported by funding from ARENA – is intended to expand the range of viable sites for solar projects by reducing land-use constraints and simplifying construction processes.
“ARENA is committed to supporting technologies that expand Australia’s renewable energy options,” said Darren Miller, CEO of ARENA.
“By making previously unusable land viable for solar development, Nextracker’s innovative Earth Truss technology can help fast-track project delivery and broaden opportunities for investors and communities alike.”
Nextracker said the system incorporates the NX Truss Driver, a semi-autonomous drilling machine that installs foundations in a single pass using precision GNSS controls.
It noted the process is designed to reduce labour requirements, eliminate rework, and lower construction risks – factors the company said are critical for Australia’s rapid renewable rollout.
“We greatly appreciate ARENA’s leadership and support in driving next-generation renewable energy solutions like Nextracker’s Earth Truss here in Australia,” said Peter Wheale, vice president and general manager of Nextracker Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
“NX Earth Truss is a breakthrough for the Australian solar market. By unlocking new categories of land, we’re giving developers and EPCs greater flexibility and reduced project risk while helping Australia accelerate its clean energy transition.”
Nextracker noted it has been a leading supplier of solar tracking systems in Australia since 2016, with over 10 GW of systems delivered or under construction.
The company said it also continues to collaborate with Orrcon Steel and Baojia, partnerships supported by the Queensland Government that aim to strengthen local manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and workforce development in the renewable energy sector.
