Nevados is an American renewable energy technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of all-terrain solar trackers. [1] [2] It develops rugged tracker systems capable of deploying in challenging environments such as desert, salt flats and rocky terrain. Nevados has expanded its manufacturing footprint through partnerships under the US Inflation Reduction Act and has received industry recognition for innovation and sustainability. [3] [4]
Nevados was founded in 2014 to address the need for photovoltaic tracker solutions in remote and uneven landscapes. In November 2023, Nevados inaugurated a new production line for solar trackers at Priefert Steel’s Mount Pleasant facility in East Texas, increasing domestic steel content and manufacturing capacity under the Inflation Reduction Act. [1] [3]
Nevados’ flagship product is the all-terrain solar tracker, engineered for rapid deployment and minimal ground preparation. The tracker features a robust drive train, precision steering, and adaptive foundation systems that accommodate slopes up to 37% (20 degrees) and uneven ground conditions. [5] [4] [6]
In early 2025, Nevados announced a second domestic production line to support growing demand for renewable energy infrastructure. The East Texas factory expansion was recognized by industry media for leveraging American steel and creating local manufacturing jobs. The facility is operated in collaboration with Priefert Steel and follows “Made in America” guidelines. [4] [2]
Nevados has received significant industry recognition for its innovative solar tracking technology and environmental stewardship. In 2025, Nevados earned two Environment+Energy Leader Awards in the Energy Innovation and Environmental Impact categories for projects utilizing its TRACE All Terrain Tracker technology. [7] Additionally, a Virginia solar project using Nevados trackers received the 2024 Governor's Environmental Excellence Award gold medal from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, recognizing the 170-megawatt Bartonsville Energy Facility for its environmental stewardship and innovation in avoiding extensive land grading while reducing construction costs. [8] [9]