The new 1P solar tracker design, the TracSmarT+1P, incorporates structural and design innovations aimed at reducing mechanical costs, simplifying on-site construction, and improving terrain adaptability.
- The new octagonal torque tube configuration redefines the tracker’s structural design, optimizing both mechanical performance and manufacturing
- The integration of pre-assembled components enables more than a 35% reduction in installation time, improving on-site logistics
- The system redesign allows for longer row lengths and a significant reduction in the number of piles, contributing to LCOE optimization
Asturias, Spain, June 17, 2026 – Gonvarri Solar Steel, a global company specialized in the design and supply of solar trackers and fixed structures for photovoltaic projects, introduces the new evolution of its TracSmarT+1P solar tracker, a solution developed to directly address the key needs identified in collaboration with major industry stakeholders, including EPC contractors, developers, and on-site construction teams.
Main features
This new version introduces a significant transformation in the tracker’s structural design, highlighted by the adoption of an octagonal torque tube geometry. This evolution represents an intermediate step between the circular and square configurations historically used by the company, leveraging Gonvarri’s expertise in steel transformation to enhance both structural behavior and manufacturing and assembly processes.
The system redesign incorporates a high percentage of pre-assembled components within the bill of materials, significantly optimizing installation times—with reductions of more than a 35%—and improving on-site logistics management, including material handling, storage, and spare parts availability. In addition, tube-to-tube connections are eliminated through the introduction of a torque tube swaging solution, reducing the total number of components and simplifying system assembly.
From a mechanical design perspective, the new TracSmarT+1P (1P solar tracker) enables a relevant optimization of plant layout configuration. The system significantly reduces the number of piles, while expanding the operational range of row length and strings in multiple configurations. This evolution contributes to a direct reduction in mechanical costs both during the investment phase (CAPEX) and throughout long-term operations and maintenance.
The system maintains a high degree of terrain adaptability through the integration of SmarTSlope by Solar Steel technology, enabling the management of slopes greater than 1º between piles. This capability significantly reduces the need for earthworks and, in certain cases, can eliminate them within the layout design, improving the technical and economic feasibility of projects in complex terrains.
In terms of energy performance, the 1p solar tracker can be integrated with Solar Steel’s TracBoost ecosystem, which includes certified proprietary backtracking technologies capable of improving annual plant production by up to 8%. It also incorporates the SmarTHail feature, designed to minimize component damage under adverse weather conditions such as hail.
The TracSmarT+1P is also designed to meet the growing demands of agrivoltaic applications, offering elevated configurations with up to 2.1 meters of ground clearance. This feature, combined with its proprietary tracking control system, enables the optimization of both agricultural and photovoltaic operations through advanced adjustments such as inter-tracker angle limitations and improved maintenance operations.
Designed for global deployment, the system offers strong applicability across regions such as EMEA, LATAM, and India, adapting to the specific requirements of each market. Its configuration flexibility enables deployment across diverse environments, from irregular terrains in Europe to agrivoltaic projects in countries such as Italy, France, and Germany, as well as installations in demanding conditions such as desert areas or corrosive coastal environments, where Gonvarri Solar Steel’s expertise in steel treatment plays a critical role.
The new TracSmarT+1P evolution will be officially presented at Intersolar Europe, where Gonvarri Solar Steel will showcase a scale model of the system at booth A6.370, offering a detailed view of its innovations and previewing additional developments currently in progress.
About Gonvarri Solar Steel
Gonvarri Solar Steel, a division of Gonvarri Industries, specializes in the design and manufacturing of solar trackers and fixed structures for the photovoltaic sector, with more than 31 GW supplied worldwide. Throughout its trajectory, Gonvarri Solar Steel has focused on delivering integrated solutions tailored to its customers’ product and service needs. For more information, visit: www.gsolarsteel.com