NEXTracker SmartNexus IoT Platform for Secure Solar Tracker Data Exchange

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NEXTracker SmartNexus IoT Platform for Secure Solar Tracker Data Exchange

Case study detailing how NEXTracker used SmartNexus by Flex to establish secure bi-directional IoT communications between remote solar trackers and cloud systems.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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NEXTracker, the leading solar tracking device manufacturer, partnered with Flex to implement SmartNexus for secure data exchange between field-deployed trackers and its cloud infrastructure. The solution addressed critical requirements for encrypted communications, over-the-air software updates, NERC-CIP compliance, and remote device management without diverting engineering resources from core product development. Results include reduced field service costs, improved reliability, and faster time-to-market for new tracker capabilities.

Key takeaways

SmartNexus enabled encrypted bi-directional data flow between solar trackers and cloud systems

Over-the-air updates eliminated costly on-site field service visits for software maintenance

NERC-CIP compliance and security controls were met through standardized Flex processes

NEXTracker redirected engineering resources to core tracker innovation instead of connectivity development

Real-time data access supported predictive analytics for solar field optimization

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