Nextpower, a provider of intelligent power generation systems for solar plants, has announced that its low-carbon NX Horizon solar trackers have been selected by Casa dos Ventos, in partnership with ArcelorMittal and voestalpine, for the first utility-scale deployment of this technology in Brazil.
The Paraíso Project, developed and operated by Casa dos Ventos in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, will have a total installed capacity of 817 MW, of which 204 MW will incorporate NX Horizon® Low Carbon trackers.
Nextpower’s systems are designed to maintain industry-leading performance and reliability while reducing the carbon emissions associated with solar trackers by up to 42% compared to conventionally manufactured tracking systems.
The project will also include NX Horizon-XTR™ trackers featuring terrain-following technology, which reduces the need for earthworks and minimises soil disturbance during construction.
In addition, Nextpower’s TrueCapture™ energy management control system adjusts tracker positioning according to site conditions to increase power generation and optimise solar PV performance.
“As developers and operators of the Paraíso Project, we have adopted technologies that deliver operational efficiency and verified emissions reductions,” said Erick Lima, Director of Strategy and Corporate Management at Casa dos Ventos.
“The adoption of NX Horizon Low Carbon trackers reinforces our strategy towards a more sustainable energy mix,” he added.
“The Paraíso Project demonstrates that decarbonising the solar value chain is not a future ambition — it is already being implemented in large-scale projects,” said Alejo López, Vice President of Sales for Latin America at Nextpower.
“With NX Horizon Low Carbon trackers, customers can achieve measurable emissions reductions without compromising performance or reliability.”
The emissions reductions are achieved through a combination of optimised engineering, low-carbon steel and a traceable supply chain that enables project-level emissions measurement, auditing and verification.
The tracker tubes used in the project incorporate low-carbon steel supported by ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® certificates, providing verified carbon footprint reductions.
“At ArcelorMittal, we are proud to be part of this pioneering project in Brazil,” said Eduardo Raya, Sales Director for Industry and Export at ArcelorMittal.
“XCarb® is ArcelorMittal’s global decarbonisation programme, encompassing low-carbon steelmaking initiatives and certified products designed to reduce carbon footprints while maintaining the high quality required for large-scale infrastructure.”
Voestalpine Meincol is supplying special steel profiles in various geometries and standards and is responsible for processing the steel used in the tracker piles, reinforcing the importance of an integrated, low-carbon industrial supply chain.
“Our participation highlights the critical role of high-performance steel solutions in enabling innovation and decarbonisation in the energy sector,” said Ermir Panazzolo, Commercial and Financial Director at voestalpine Meincol.
