Avangrid will use USA-manufactured solar trackers from Array Technologies for its 321 MW True North solar project in Falls County, Texas, pv magazine USA reported on March 3, 2023.
The order
- Avangrid signed a $30 million order for Array DuraTrack trackers, including safe-harbor inventory.
- Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Array is a long-time supplier to Avangrid and parent company Iberdrola.
- The tracker purchase was key to the final investment decision. The 1,907-acre project is expected to be complete by the end of 2024.
Trackers move solar panels to follow the sun and are a core component of utility-scale solar farms.
FAQ
Who makes the trackers?
Array Technologies of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
How big is the order?
$30 million.
Where is the project?
Falls County, Texas.
Source & credit
Source: pv magazine USA, March 3, 2023: “Utility to procure U.S.-made trackers for 321 MW Texas solar project”.