Nextracker has split from Flex and become an independent company. The company’s CEO, Daniel Shugar, announced changes to the company’s board, including Julie Blunden, formerly of battery storage developer Plus Power, joining the leadership team. Howard Wenger, who has served as the president of Nextracker since February 2022, will also join the independent company’s board. The move reflects a growing interest in trackers in the solar industry, with 94% of US solar capacity additions in 2022 being fitted with trackers, the highest proportion on record.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







