PVH USA advances solar infrastructure with low-carbon tracker
PV Hardware USA (PVH) has integrated low-carbon steel into its AxoneDuo Infinity solar tracker, the company says, advancing the sustainability of the solar construction supply chain.
Expectations for sustainability have risen across the solar manufacturing space in equal measure to the growth of the industry itself, PVH says. Developers and company shareholders have become “increasingly focused” on emission reduction in sourcing, manufacturing and installation.
Luis Briongos, global procurement manager for the Houston-based firm, says low-carbon steel is just one step in the process. Reducing the supply chain’s larger carbon footprint “requires a holistic approach,” he adds.
“While solar energy is inherently clean, the materials and processes behind the systems matter more than ever,” Briongos says. “By incorporating low-carbon steel into AxoneDuo Infinity, we are taking meaningful steps to lower emissions across the value chain without compromising performance or reliability.”
Integrating the AxoneDuo Infinity
PVH sports operation bases on three continents, and has installed more than 40 GW of solar tracks to customers around the globe since its founding in 2010. The company says it chose the AxoneDuo Infinity for its ability to mix performance, innovation, and sustainability into its products.
The AxoneDuo Infinity is engineered for high energy yields, as well as long-term durability in a variety of outdoor conditions, PVH says. Adaptable to numerous different project styles, the product’s addition of low-carbon steel “enhances the sustainability profile of the tracker while maintaining the structural integrity required for utility-scale solar installations.”
The company says this most recent approach—and similar approaches by other companies—reflects the renewable energy industry’s shift toward prioritizing sustainability.
“As customers and policymakers place greater emphasis on lifecycle emissions, solutions like AxoneDuo Infinity help bridge the gap between ambition and execution,” Briongos says. “Innovation is not just about improving technology. It is also about making responsible choices that accelerate the transition to a truly low-carbon energy future.”
PVH will continue to support solar developers and manufacturers with miniature green transitions of their own during this new approach, the company says. CEO Emilio Perez has said adding sustainability measures to PVH products “is not just part of our strategy, it is our responsibility.”
As the industrial world strives to meet “increasingly stringent environmental standards,” companies must bake sustainability into their product designs to get ahead.
“As the solar industry evolves, PVH USA remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible,” the company says, “helping ensure that the infrastructure powering the clean energy transition is as sustainable as the energy it produces.”
