NEXTracker120

A Breakthrough in Solar PV Tracking

NEXTracker120 is a unique balanced-mass, independent row horizontal tracker designed for both
crystalline silicon and thin film modules. Its innovative and robust design significantly reduces foundations,
enables longer rows, and supports wider rotation angles. This eliminates many of the design, cost and
performance compromises inherent in linked-row trackers.

Unleash profits on your next project with NEXTracker:

Lower Installation Costs with Fewer Foundations and No Grounding
NEXTracker120s balanced design requires 25-50% fewer foundations than conventional trackers, and
allows 33% longer rows. This cuts material and installation costs, lowers geotechnical risk and accelerates
project schedules. NEXTracker120 is also self-grounding, eliminating added parts and installation steps.

More Site Flexibility and Less Site Preparation

NEXTracker120s independently-driven rows free developers from the rectilinear constraints of typical
linked-row trackers, allowing 10-30% more power capacity per site. The elimination of linkages between
rows significantly reduces grading and access lanes.

Superior Performance and Reliability

NEXTracker120s balanced design aligns the modules with the tracking axis, reducing drive system wear,
and requires 80% less power to operate compared to conventional systems. In addition, the wide 120
range of motion combined with greater layout flexibility can increase energy yield by up to 2%.

Reduced Operating Costs with Greater Safety and Security

NEXTracker120s unlinked rows allow unimpeded maintenance access for 5 times faster cleaning and
inspection. NeXTracker120 stows much faster than conventional trackers, with ultra-low backup power (if
required) and includes anti-theft mounting hardware.

Document Number: MKT0120

Revision: 01

This document is subject to change without notice.

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10-16-2014

NEXTracker Product Features

Tracking Technology:

Horizontal single-axis balanced-mass tracker with independently-driven rows

Control System:

Closed-loop control per each row for maximum accuracy

Communications:

Wireless Zigbee mesh network/SCADA; no communication wiring required

Module Compatability:

Framed or frameless c-Si and thin film modules; portrait and landscape mounting options

Modules per Row:

80 72-cell c-Si modules mounted in portrait/ 210 CdTe modules mounted in landscape

DC Capacity:

23-35kWp per tracker (row) depending on module type

Standard Wind Design:

100mph/161kph, 3 second gust with 30psf snow load per ASCE 7-10, 0; configurable for higher
wind speeds and snow loads

Wind Protection:

Wind stow mode (user-configurable)

Torsional Limiter:

Included at every foundation/bearing; provides additional wind protection

Rotational Range:

58 (up to 60 possible depending on dead-band settings and installation tolerances)

Drive System:

One slew gear and 24V DC motor per row

Power Consumption:

< 80kWh/MWp/year (motor)

Foundation Types:

Compatible with all major foundation types (driven pier, concrete foundation, ground screw)

Ground Coverage Ratio: Any: fully configurable by customer; typical range form 33%-50%
Principal Materials:

Galvanized and stainless steel

Installation Method:

Rapid field assembly, no welding required

Grounding Method:

Tracker is self-grounding; no grounding materials or labor required

Compliance:

Grounding/bonding: UL2703; Structural design; ASCE7-10

Other Available Options: Snow and flood stowing sensors

Warranty:

10 years on structural components, 5 years on drive and control systems

Typical Dimensions:

Height 2.1m/6.8ft (@ 60), Width 2.0m/6.4 ft, Lenght 85m/283 ft

Please refer to NEXTracker engineering documentation for definitive technical specifications

Typical 72-cell c-Si configuration: 86m row with 80 modules mounted in portrait:

Typical CdTe thin film configuration: 88m row with 210 modules mounted in landscape:

6.4ft
[1.96m]

6.8ft
[2.08m]
4.0ft
[1.22m]

60
60

3.3ft
[1.00m]

1.2ft
[.36m]

Document Number: MKT0120

Revision: 01

This document is subject to change without notice.

2014 NEXTracker Inc. All rights reserved.

6200 Paseo Padre Parkway

Fremont, CA 94555 USA
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www.nextracker.com

10-16-2014