The TaiyangNews Market Survey on Solar Trackers 2026 features 32 products from 17 suppliers
Tracker development is increasingly centered on intelligent controls, AI-assisted optimization, terrain-following capability, and weather-responsive stowing strategies
Global tracker deployments reached around 112 GW in 2024, with the US remaining the largest market, while India and the Middle East continue to emerge as important growth regions
Solar trackers are growing in importance with each passing year and are now also expanding into less sunny areas. These sun-tracking devices evolved from mere electromechanical accessories into sophisticated devices integrated with advanced driving mechanics, power electronics, sensors, and software. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are now finding deeper application in both tracker design and operation.
Modern control algorithms go far beyond basic astronomical tracking, incorporating real-time weather data, site-specific conditions, and predictive maintenance models. They can autonomously adjust module tilt to reduce losses during cloudy periods or shift into protective modes to safeguard PV systems against extreme weather events. Thanks to record-low module prices, there is more room to include trackers in system design, and trackers are also becoming increasingly relevant as developed solar markets face rising curtailment due to peak-shaving by fixed, high-noon-optimized systems. All these advancements fascinate us each time we cover the subject.
As in the previous editions, we provide a comprehensive overview of the tracker segment, including a market update, key industry players, technological advancements, emerging trends, and detailed product descriptions. In addition, the survey lists key product specifications for participating companies’ models in separate tables (p.59).
We list 32 products from 17 companies, including most market leaders. The survey itself faces dynamics too: while this edition features 6 companies for the first time, 5 from the previous edition are no longer included. Available in several types, the most common are horizontal single-axis trackers (HSATs), as the survey also reflects. Although very minor in the market, this year’s survey also reflects increased participation from dual-axis trackers (DAT), with products from 3 companies, up from a sole representation in the previous edition (see Solar Trackers Drive System Value In Utility PV).
In 2024, global tracker deployments reached ~112 GW, up 19% year-on-year. Regionally, the US remains the top market, where trackers hold a near-monopoly in the utility-scale solar system segment. India and the Middle East are the main emerging markets. On the supply side, US-based Nextpower (formerly Nextracker) stays the market leader for the 10th consecutive year. The survey also includes brief profiles of the participating companies (see Solar Tracker Demand Across Global Markets).
This considerable growth wouldn’t have been possible without consistent development on both technology and commercial fronts. Trackers are becoming smarter, more adaptable, and seamlessly integrated into a wider ecosystem of applications. As hardware performance gaps narrow, the focus is shifting toward software capabilities, including AI-assisted optimization, advanced control systems, and dynamic control mechanisms. While multiple tracker configurations do exist, 1P has emerged as the dominant architecture in many markets. Also, tilted trackers get some special attention in this year’s survey, with 2 suppliers promoting the concept. At the same time, system designs continue to adapt to specific project requirements. As flat land becomes scarce, terrain-following capability has moved from a niche to the mainstream (see Tilted Trackers: A Niche Alternative To Conventional Designs).
Safety is gaining importance, with enhanced stowing strategies addressing the risk posed by extreme weather. Modern stow approaches combine mechanical robustness with advanced control logic, enabling trackers to respond dynamically to high winds, hail, snow loads, and other environmental stresses. And many tracker makers seem to have found their own sweet spot for stowing in response to a specific weather condition. Trackers are also supporting emerging PV applications such as agrivoltaics (see Agrivoltaics Expands In Solar Tracker Deployments).
At the same time, localization and domestic-content rules are increasingly influencing the business case. Tracker makers have been consistently exploring avenues to optimize costs across the ecosystem. To this end, we also provide a few price points for different tracker types. The survey also features an innovative design – DAT – that resembles HSAT but tracks the sun throughout the day and year-round (see Dual-Axis Trackers Remain A Niche In Utility Applications).
In summary, trackers have reached a stage where they not only improve yield but also the value of solar power, as they help it to respond to the needs of energy systems for more harmonious power generation.
The text is an edited excerpt from the executive summary of TaiyangNews Market Survey on Solar Trackers 2026, which can be downloaded for free here.