Spanish company Fator, an industrial fastener specialist, has developed the Steptail rivet for PV trackers. “Fixing solar panels to solar trackers has traditionally involved the use of screws ...

The Rivet's entry price is $165,000, but Bowlus says it could run $148,500 after the tax credit available under the Inflation Reduction Act for large battery and solar applications.

To do this, Rivet comes with a three-inch lifted suspension allowing it to clear larger, 235/75R15 all-terrain tires for better performance off-road. See All 21 Photos.