Argentina Solar Tracker Market Overview, 2030

The launch of the GenRen Renewable Generation Program in the late 2010s, which spurred national investment in major renewable projects, gave the development of Argentina's solar tracker market a big boost. In order to maximize the effectiveness of photovoltaic installations, particularly in the arid desert regions of northern Argentina, such as Salta and Jujuy, this program promoted solar trackers as a vital technology. The use of single-axis trackers has been critical in maximizing energy yields in these high solar radiation areas and ensuring that photovoltaic panels retain the optimum angle to the sun throughout the day. Early obstacles in Argentina's solar tracker industry were brought on by exchange rate fluctuations and economic instability, which drove up project expenses and affected the importation of sophisticated tracker parts. Local businesses and international firms began investing in local assembly and component manufacturing in order to overcome these obstacles, which helped develop indigenous skills. Furthermore, the creation of dust-resistant coatings and mechanical designs for trackers to operate effectively throughout dry, windy seasons was brought about by dust build up in distant places like Patagonia. Argentina faces another technical difficulty in the form of frequent strong winds, particularly in Patagonia and other southern areas. As a result, there has been a growing emphasis in research and development on improving structural integrity and creating tracker systems that can withstand wind gusts without sacrificing operational dependability. Reinforced mounting structures, aerodynamic designs, and sophisticated control systems that can automatically position panels in a stow position during severe circumstances are among the innovations. The Argentinian tracker industry is predicted to grow in the future due to continuous commitments to renewable energy and worldwide technological alliances. Particularly in areas with harsh environmental circumstances that require the use of optimized, resilient solutions, solar trackers have evolved from an optional extra to a crucial element of utility-scale solar installations.

According to the research report, ""Argentina Solar Tracker Market Overview, 2030,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Argentina Solar Tracker market was valued at more than USD 80 Million in 2024. Due to national renewable energy pledges and policy changes, the Argentine solar tracker sector is predicted to expand at a healthy CAGR throughout the projection period. To lessen its dependence on fossil fuels, particularly natural gas and imported hydrocarbons, which have historically dominated its energy mix, the Argentine government has actively worked to change its energy industry. Solar trackers optimize panel orientation throughout the day, enhancing energy production, the push to move toward sustainable energy has made them a valuable component of utility-scale photovoltaic projects. Due to rising pressure to achieve climate targets under international agreements and changing global energy prices, the urgent need to lessen reliance on fossil fuels is a major market driver in Argentina. Solar trackers greatly increase the output of solar farms, helping the nation achieve its clean energy goals and making investments more financially viable. There has been significant advancement in modular tracker designs that can adapt to different terrains, reduce site preparation expenses, and lessen building complexity in order to deal with the nation's varied geography, which includes mountainous regions and plains prone to wind. Nextracker Argentina, a prominent tracker firm in Argentina that makes use of its global experience while customizing its designs to local circumstances, is one of the major market players in the sector, along with regional EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) companies that specialize in integrating these systems in partnership with foreign suppliers. This cooperative strategy helps reduce logistical and financial difficulties. The incorporation of solar tracker systems into cross-border renewable energy projects, notably with neighboring nations like Chile and Brazil, is a developing market trend.

The solar tracker market in Argentina by axis type is divided into Single-Axis Trackers and Dual-Axis Trackers, each designed for a particular set of operational needs and project sizes. Due mostly to their cost-effectiveness and mechanical simplicity, single-axis trackers are the most popular option in the market. These systems often rotate on one axis, usually from east to west, allowing solar panels to track the sun's daily path. When compared to stationary systems, this capability boosts energy production by 15–25%, making single-axis trackers the preferred option for large-scale utility projects in Argentina, particularly in the sunny northern provinces of Jujuy, Salta, and San Juan. They are quite appealing in a market where cost-optimization is still key to project feasibility due to their simple installation and minimal maintenance needs. In contrast, dual-axis trackers provide a more advanced tracking system by moving in both the horizontal and vertical planes to follow the sun's course more closely over the course of the year. Dual-axis systems have the potential to increase efficiency by 35%, but they also require greater upfront investment and upkeep. Dual-axis trackers are mostly utilized in Argentina for specialized applications, such as those in distant or restricted locations where maximizing energy production per square meter is essential. Furthermore, dual-axis systems are being researched in regions with variable weather patterns or in areas where land availability is scarce in order to optimize output on smaller plots. The growth of modular and adaptive tracker technologies that are suited to Argentina's Patagonian regions and wind-prone locations further supports both categories. Recent advancements include dust-resistant devices for arid climates and reinforced structures to withstand high winds.

The majority of tracker deployments throughout the nation continue to be based on Solar Photovoltaic (PV), which is the dominant technology. The modularity, decreasing costs, and compatibility with single-axis and dual-axis trackers make PV technology perfect for Argentina's large-scale installations, particularly in northern provinces like Jujuy and San Juan, where high solar irradiation fosters strong generation potential. By optimizing land usage in Argentina's vast solar farms, trackers paired with photovoltaic modules can greatly increase energy capture. Despite its greater technical complexity, concentrated solar power (CSP) has a limited presence in Argentina's present solar market. In CSP, mirrors or lenses are used to focus sunshine onto a receiver, which produces heat that is often used to create steam for turbines. Even though CSP facilities benefit greatly from dual-axis trackers to keep their focus on the sun, Argentina's market has not yet embraced CSP due to the expensive upfront costs and infrastructure complexity associated with thermal energy storage and distribution. Nevertheless, the possibility of integrating CSP, notably to deliver dispatchable solar electricity, is being examined for future initiatives in dry northern Argentina. In Argentina, the niche market is represented by concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology. CPV employs lenses to focus sunlight onto high-efficiency solar cells, which are often coupled with dual-axis trackers to guarantee that they are precisely aligned with the sun.

The majority of installations in Argentina are ground-mounted, mostly because of the country's focus on big infrastructure projects in areas with strong solar resources, like Salta, Jujuy, San Juan, and Mendoza. These large regions offer the land availability necessary to support single-axis and, increasingly, dual-axis tracker systems, optimizing solar capture and enhancing project economics. Initiatives connected to the RenovAr program and its subsequent policy frameworks aimed at increasing the proportion of renewable energy in Argentina's energy mix are notable for their use of ground-mounted systems with trackers. Ground-mounted tracker installations are the cornerstone of Argentina's utility-scale solar industry due to their scalability and technological advancements like wind-resilient structural designs and dust-resistant coatings. In contrast, the use of Rooftop-Mounted tracking systems in Argentina is still a relatively new area, mostly used in business, industrial, and institutional establishments. Structural load restrictions, aesthetic factors, and increased installation complexity in comparison to fixed-tilt rooftop arrays are some of the limitations of using trackers for rooftop solar installations. However, in areas with expensive energy, there has been greater interest in installing trackers on industrial roofs, as the marginal benefits in solar production from tracker deployment may result in a substantial improvement in ROI. Furthermore, advances in lightweight and modular tracking systems are encouraging more rooftop-based projects to investigate these solutions, especially as net metering and distributed generation incentives are adopted more widely throughout Argentina. The majority of solar trackers in Argentina are currently ground-mounted, but ongoing technological advances, favorable regulations, and increasing energy costs might gradually promote the adoption of rooftop-mounted trackers, especially in the industrial and commercial sectors, which are looking for more energy autonomy and cost efficiency.

Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2019
• Base year: 2024
• Estimated year: 2025
• Forecast year: 2030

Aspects covered in this report
• Solar Tracker Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Technology
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
• Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
• Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV)

By Installation Type
• Ground-Mounted
• Rooftop-Mounted Show more