Terrasmart has launched a new Peak Production Package for its PeakYield tracker software
The upgrade adds topography-informed backtracking and irradiance-optimized tracking features
DNV validated the proprietary algorithms, with Terrasmart claiming up to 5% performance gains
US-based solar tracker and racking provider Terrasmart has introduced a new premium optimization package for its proprietary PeakYield solar tracker software. A solution aimed at improving energy production on solar plants with complex terrain and variable irradiance conditions.
Called the Peak Production Package, the upgrade expands the capabilities of the company’s existing tracker control platform by adding topography-informed backtracking and irradiance-optimized tracking. According to the company, the package is designed for sites with uneven or undulating terrain. It also targets locations with diffuse or cloudy weather, where conventional backtracking algorithms may be less effective.
The new package builds on the standard PeakYield software suite, which already includes backtracking, weather stow functions, real-time site monitoring, and remote access capabilities. The additional premium features use row-to-row optimization, allowing individual tracker rows to operate at different angles based on terrain and irradiance conditions to reduce shading and maximize energy capture.
Terrasmart said the algorithms underlying the package were recently validated by independent certification body DNV. Based on this validation, the company claims the combined optimization functions can deliver up to 5% performance gains under suitable site conditions.
The company added that the software package is applicable not only to large utility-scale projects, but also to distributed generation and smaller solar installations. Advanced tracker optimization tools have historically seen more limited deployment in this segment. Beyond operational gains, Terrasmart noted that third-party validation of the software may help developers incorporate the projected yield improvements into financial models during project development and financing stages.
The TaiyangNews Market Survey on Solar Trackers 2026 similarly notes that advanced control algorithms and software-based optimization are emerging as major differentiators in the tracker market as hardware designs continue to mature.
