We’re in a race against time. To power AI data centers, meet corporate decarbonization targets, and electrify everything from trucks to toothbrushes, we need to deploy and operate gigawatts of solar—faster, and with world-class reliability.
That’s why we’re fired up to announce Nextracker Inc.’s new AI and robotics initiative.
We’re not dabbling in this space. We’ve been building to this moment through sustained investment in internal R&D and strategic acquisitions, guided by a holistic view of solar power. Now, with Dr. Francesco Borrelli joining as our first Chief AI and Robotics Officer, we’re putting predictive intelligence and automation at the core of Nextracker’s technology stack.
By bringing world-class technologies and top-tier talent into the fold—from OnSight’s autonomous field inspection robots to robotic cleaning systems and AI-enabled 3D mapping—we’re redefining how solar plants are built, operated, and kept profitable over the long term.
These systems don’t just collect data; they act on it. They anticipate failures, adapt to site conditions, and give asset owners real-time clarity into performance and risk. The result is more than smarter solar—it’s a more bankable, insurable, and reliable power plant designed to perform over a 30-year horizon.
Just last month, the IEA confirmed that solar will drive nearly half of global electricity supply growth this year. That’s a staggering lift, especially in an era where hail, heat, and high interest rates threaten ROI.
This moment demands solutions that scale with both speed and integrity. Our customers need a partner that can move fast without compromising quality—and resilience has to be engineered from day one and beyond year 30.
That’s who we are. At Nextracker, we don’t just follow the sun—we power what’s next.
— Shug
Update (12/1/2025): Nextracker is now Nextpower. Hear CEO Dan Shugar explain the next chapter of our journey, and our complete technology platform, in this video.