Nextracer has launched its proprietary NX PowerMerge backbone connector, a DC power component designed to simplify the installation of electrical balance systems (eBOS). This is the first new feature added to the eBOS platform by Nextracer since its acquisition of Bentek this year.

Nextracer founder and CEO Dan Shugar said, "We are pleased to launch NX PowerMerge to advance the electrical architecture of solar power plants. Customers will benefit from faster and more flexible construction, higher reliability, and compatibility with modern grid characteristics. This highly scalable technology can help solar energy continue to expand its share in the global power generation market. ”

Compared to traditional backbone systems, NX PowerMerge uses fewer connections and simplified installation processes to establish secure power distribution paths in the tracker array. NX PowerMerge is designed to be compatible with all utility scale solar trackers and fixed tilt systems, tested to withstand extreme environmental conditions, and can be integrated with Nextracer's NX Horizon solar tracking system. The NX PowerMerge backbone connector is now available and will begin shipping in the spring of 2026, offering the option of manufacturing domestically in the United States.

NX PowerMerge is a photovoltaic string to main busbar connection solution suitable for 2 kV voltage. Its current carrying capacity exceeds 400 A, supports up to 8 tap wires (6 to 8 AWG), and is compatible with backbone wires up to 1000 kcmil. The system also uses gel free sealing technology to make the installation cleaner.

Nextracer will showcase its complete technology platform, including NX PowerMerge, at booth V9223 at the Venetian Hotel RE+2025 in Las Vegas from September 8th to 11th.