Next2Sun presented its new Fields2Sun Max vertical mounting system for the first time at Intersolar Europe 2026, targeting utility-scale ground-mounted projects as well as corresponding developers and investors.
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The system addresses a problem that is becoming increasingly familiar in established European solar markets. High midday generation volumes in countries such as Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom are pushing electricity prices down, sometimes into negative territory. Vertical bifacial installations shift the bulk of their output to morning and evening hours, when prices are typically higher, offering a structural advantage over conventional east-west or south-facing configurations. Next2Sun has been developing and installing vertical systems since 2016, primarily in the agri-PV segment, and Fields2Sun Max applies that experience to large-scale projects.
Built for utility scale
The system supports high-performance modules above 700 W and is compatible with both Next2Sun's own modules and standard products from leading manufacturers, which the company sees as a meaningful advantage for project bankability. Planning reliability is underpinned by multi-year real-world yield data and externally validated simulations using raytracing technology. The vertical design is also less susceptible to hail and snow load damage than conventional racking or tracker systems and withstands high wind loads without structural deformation or performance loss. Fields2Sun Max is already deployed in initial utility-scale projects.
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At the now-concluded event, booth presentations included the claim that Germany could add 20 GW of new ground-mounted capacity without additional grid expansion. (TF)
