Hyderabad, India (May 27, 2025) – Nextracker, a global leader in advanced solar energy solutions, today announced it has surpassed 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar tracker deployments across India.
This significant milestone reinforces the company’s market leadership in the country and highlights India’s accelerating adoption of solar power.
In response to this substantial growth, Nextracker is expanding its operations in India with a new 80,000 sq. ft. office and research and development (R&D) facility in Hyderabad. This expansion underscores Nextracker’s long-term commitment to serving customers throughout the region and contributing to India’s clean energy future.
Nextracker’s India portfolio now totals over 10 GW, with 1.8 GW added in just the last quarter, indicating strong momentum in the country’s solar sector. Recent project wins include a 305 MW project with ReNew in Anantapur, as well as 1.5 GW of projects secured through partnerships with key engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies nationwide.
Commenting on the partnership for the Anantapur project, Sanjay Varghese, Group President – Solar Projects & Manufacturing at ReNew, said, “We welcome Nextracker as a partner in supporting our solar projects. As we continue to expand our footprint in renewable energy, such collaborations help in driving project efficiency and contributing to the sector’s broader goals.”
To further strengthen its presence in India, which is the world’s third-largest solar power market, Nextracker inaugurated its largest office outside the United States in Hyderabad. This new hub integrates R&D, testing, and workforce development, featuring a 13-acre Center for Solar Excellence (CFSE) with an R&D and testing laboratory. Supported by a USD $1 million investment, the CFSE is dedicated to advancing local solar technology and training initiatives in India.
Building on its existing team of over 400 employees in India, Nextracker is ramping up its hiring efforts across engineering, manufacturing, and customer support roles. The Hyderabad facility is also set to focus on skill development programs aimed at nurturing local expertise in advanced solar technology and project execution.
As part of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, 95% of Nextracker’s components used in the country are manufactured domestically. This focus on localization is designed to support supply chain resilience, energy security, and technology transfer, providing Indian solar developers with tailored, climate-resilient solutions.
Rajeev Kashyap, senior vice president and managing director for Nextracker in the Middle East, Africa, and India, stated, “This region is one of the world’s fastest-growing solar markets, and our Hyderabad expansion reflects our deep commitment to supporting that growth. With 10 GW of projects commissioned or under delivery, we are equipping developers with best-in-class technology optimized for the country’s diverse needs, while investing in local talent, infrastructure, and innovation to meet the country’s renewable energy goals.”
Subrahmanyam Pulipaka, CEO of the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), highlighted the significance of Nextracker’s investment. “Nextracker’s investment in advanced manufacturing is not only a significant milestone for the company, but also an important moment for India’s broader renewable energy ecosystem,” Pulipaka said, adding that this type of collaboration is needed to achieve national clean energy goals and contributes meaningfully to India’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat vision in the renewable energy sector.
Pulipaka also noted that NSEFI believes India’s next phase of solar growth will be driven by innovation, resilience, and self-reliance, and that partnerships linking global technology with domestic manufacturing, like Nextracker’s, are key to scaling the energy transition while ensuring quality and sustainability.
Nextracker is a global leader in advanced solar technology solutions for power plants.
Its technology platform enables solar power plants to track the sun’s movement, optimizing performance.
Operating in over forty countries, Nextracker offers solar tracker technologies and innovative solutions designed to accelerate construction, increase performance, and enhance long-term reliability of solar power plants.
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