From Munich to Phoenix, May 2025 was a month of momentum for utility-scale solar. ARRAY was on the ground at two of the year’s most influential industry gatherings—Intersolar Europe and ACP CLEANPOWER—where conversations around product innovation, policy, and project execution pointed toward one clear trend: the future of solar is being built today.
Team ARRAY showed up in full force at Intersolar Europe, connecting with industry leaders and showcasing how our end-to-end solutions—from supply chain to site design—deliver unmatched value for utility-scale solar projects.
Intersolar Europe: Smarter Tracking for a Global Market
At Intersolar Europe in Munich, ARRAY introduced the enhanced ARRAY STI H250™, now equipped with ARRAY SmarTrack® for backtracking and diffuse light optimization. These upgrades reflect what developers around the world are looking for: tools to improve energy yield and reduce exposure to weather-related losses—especially in complex terrains and variable climates.
We had the chance to speak with international EPCs and partners about how SmarTrack’s automated capabilities can help mitigate shading, improve project bankability, and support long-term asset performance. The feedback confirmed what we’ve been hearing globally: utility-scale solar isn’t slowing down, and smart technology that reduces risk is no longer optional—it’s expected.
Jessica Lawrence-Vaca and MJ Shiao on stage during the “Clean Energy Manufacturing: The Great American Comeback” panel at CLEANPOWER.
ACP CLEANPOWER 2025: Manufacturing, Policy, and the Path Ahead
Back stateside in Phoenix, the conversation shifted to U.S. policy and domestic content. During the “Clean Energy Manufacturing: The Great American Comeback” panel hosted by ACP’s MJ Shiao, I had the opportunity to discuss ARRAY’s new Albuquerque manufacturing facility and our expanded domestic supply chain.
ARRAY is now offering 100% U.S. domestic content trackers under Table I for delivery in 2025, built with U.S. steel and components sourced through trusted domestic partners. A milestone that reflects both our investment in American manufacturing and our commitment to meeting customer and policy expectations head-on.
Meanwhile, ARRAY engineers Mudassar Zahoor and Sumanth Varma Lokanath presented on our latest wind and hail stow strategies, a critical area of innovation as weather volatility rises. Their presentations highlighted how smart engineering—not just regulation—is key to long-term project resilience.
Whether at our booth or during in-depth conversations with attendees, the excitement was palpable. Developers, insurers, and investors were all asking how policy, product, and performance are converging—and what that means for the next generation of solar.
What These Events Show Us
From Europe to the U.S., we saw firsthand that the energy transition is global—but the challenges are local. Projects need solutions that perform under pressure, on any terrain, and in any regulatory environment.
At ARRAY, we’re delivering that flexibility through decades of experience, a growing global footprint, and field-proven innovation. Whether it’s high-wind sites in Texas, hail-prone regions in Australia, or terrain-adaptable layouts in Brazil, we’re focused on helping our partners unlock more energy, more safely—with fewer tradeoffs.
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