China Solar Tracker Market Overview, 2030

The expansion of China's solar tracker market has been inextricably tied to the larger goals of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Due to China's ongoing leadership in large-scale infrastructure and energy initiatives, both at home and abroad, solar trackers have grown to be vital elements of large-scale solar farms in important areas like Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Xinjiang, and Gansu. These arid and semiarid regions, which are home to some of the world's largest photovoltaic (PV) installations, have particular issues, especially when it comes to dust buildup on panels. Chinese firms have created self-cleaning and anti-soiling technologies coupled with tracker systems to increase efficiency and decrease operating expenses while addressing the losses in energy production brought about by soiling. China has become a world leader in the deployment of gigawatt-scale tracking systems thanks to its dominance in ultra-large photovoltaic facilities, such as the Golmud Solar Park and the Tengger Desert Solar Park. In areas with a lot of direct sunlight but harsh environmental conditions, these installations' trackers are essential for enhancing total power output. Solar trackers are becoming more prevalent in China's agricultural desert projects. Solar trackers are aiding in the optimization of land usage in dry western provinces by incorporating agrivoltaics systems, in which crops are cultivated under raised solar panels, providing shade for plants while maximizing solar generation. The growth of renewable energy, this synergy advances China's objectives for sustainable land management. In the Chinese market, innovation is also being spurred by technological progress. Tracker control systems made in the United States are now utilizing more and more artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms, enabling real-time modification based on weather predictions, environmental data, and sun location.

According to the research report, ""China Solar Tracker Market Overview, 2030,"" published by Bonafide Research, the China Solar Tracker market is anticipated to grow at more than 17.29% CAGR from 2025 to 2030. China's manufacturing ecosystem, which is the world's largest producer of solar panels, inverters, and related components, supports both the expansion of domestic solar farms and the continuous export of tracker technologies. With trackers becoming more and more common in utility-scale deployments throughout the nation, this robust upstream supply position guarantees that China will continue to be cost-competitive. China's strategic position in the global solar industry, not just as a tracker user but also as a BRI Belt and Road Initiative program provider to international markets, is a major factor in its growth. Chinese enterprises can offer integrated solar tracker solutions along with PV modules by taking advantage of their dominance in the market for raw materials and production, which gives them cost synergies that few other international rivals can replicate. The widespread use of Chinese tracker systems both domestically and internationally is being driven by this integrated strategy. Among advances in technology, robotic cleaning systems stand out as a significant innovation. Incorporating robotic cleaning systems directly into solar trackers has proven to be an effective method to minimize energy losses caused by soiling while reducing water consumption, which is a crucial benefit in arid areas where China's top solar farms are frequently found in dusty desert settings. These systems are especially well-liked in western provinces like Qinghai and Xinjiang. Major market participants include internationally renowned brands such as Trina Solar and Arctech Solar, both of which have a commanding presence in large-scale tracker deployments and are at the forefront of R&D for integrated smart tracking technology. One important market trend is the export of Chinese tracker systems to developing markets in Asia, Africa, and South America, where Chinese EPC Engineering, Procurement, and Construction companies are carrying out massive solar projects funded by Chinese financial institutions and trade treaties.

In China's booming solar tracker sector, single-axis trackers have emerged as the favored technology, especially for utility-scale solar farms in areas like Xinjiang, Ningxia, and Gansu. The abundance of direct sunlight and wide expanses of reasonably flat, accessible ground, these areas are perfect for horizontal single-axis trackers (HSAT). Single-axis trackers follow the sun's east-to-west motion, offering a 20–25% increase in energy output over fixed systems while maintaining lower installation and maintenance expenses than dual-axis alternatives. Their scalability, simplicity, and affordability, single-axis systems are a good fit for China's goal of constructing massive solar parks in an efficient and timely manner. Some of the top producers in China, such as Arctech Solar and TrinaTracker, have made significant investments in improving single-axis tracker designs for dusty desert conditions by adding features like self-cleaning coatings and robotic maintenance compatibility. On the other hand, dual-axis trackers, which can follow the sun in both the horizontal and vertical planes, are utilized in very specialized niches of the Chinese market. Dual-axis trackers are sometimes used in agrivoltaics projects in arid western provinces, where land availability is limited but maximum energy generation is essential, as these systems provide maximum solar exposure, potentially increasing output by 35% or more. Furthermore, dual-axis systems are sometimes used in experimental initiatives carried out in demanding terrains or in research labs to evaluate novel integration models, notably in the field of AI-driven smart grid compatibility. Even with their technological benefits, dual-axis trackers are still more expensive to set up and maintain, which restricts their widespread use in China's market where cost-competitiveness is essential.

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology, especially in the shape of crystalline silicon PV modules, is the dominant force in China's solar tracker market, which is where the great bulk of installations are located. The majority of China's enormous utility-scale solar farms, which are located in places like Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and Xinjiang, are based on solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in combination with single-axis tracker systems. The cost-effectiveness, scalability, and adaptability of PV are the main reasons for its dominance. China is the world's leading PV manufacturer and has unrivaled economies of scale, which enable developers to incorporate tracker technology into PV installations at affordable rates. Furthermore, the integration of bifacial PV modules with trackers, a field in which Chinese companies like Longi Solar and Trina Solar excel, has increased the performance and uptake of tracked PV systems by capturing reflected sunlight, particularly in desert areas. In contrast, China has made just a few strategic investments in concentrated solar power (CSP). CSP systems, which often employ parabolic troughs or heliostats with central receivers, need dual-axis trackers to focus sunlight precisely on a focal point for thermal energy generation. The Delingha Solar Thermal Power Plant and Dunhuang Tower CSP are examples of CSP projects that highlight China's interest in dispatchable solar energy, which has the ability to provide thermal storage and grid stability. However, the higher capital costs and longer construction timelines of CSP have restricted its use mostly to government-supported demonstration projects as opposed to regular energy generation. Despite its potential for optimizing energy conversion efficiency, Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) is still a relatively small market in China. The widespread use of CPV trackers is limited by the high degree of accuracy necessary for alignment and the availability of less expensive photovoltaic options.

The great majority of tracker systems used in China's solar tracker market are ground-mounted installations, especially for utility-scale solar farms located in the northwest provinces of Gansu, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. These locations are perfect for building massive solar parks with single-axis tracking systems because they provide big stretches of dry or semi-arid terrain. Ground-mounted trackers give the best orientation and sun-following capabilities, increasing the total solar output by 20–25% over fixed installations. Arctech Solar and Trina Solar are two of the main Chinese companies that focus on manufacturing durable, dust-resistant tracking systems specifically designed for the deserts of China. These regions make extensive use of bifacial PV modules coupled with ground-mounted trackers, which use sunshine reflected from the ground to produce more energy. In contrast, the solar market in China still has a niche in rooftop-mounted tracker systems. The main reason is that, particularly in heavily populated metropolitan areas, rooftop sites frequently have space and structural constraints that make it more difficult to install sophisticated tracking systems. In contrast, rooftop applications are dominated by fixed-tilt PV installations because they are less expensive, easier to install, and more compatible with distributed generation models. Nonetheless, some commercial and industrial rooftops, notably those in tech parks, factories, and warehouses, have tested lightweight single-axis tracker designs. Where the roof's structural integrity and open sunlight exposure permit, these arrangements might increase the energy output somewhat. Government policies that encourage rooftop solar through distributed generation programs place more emphasis on energy self-sufficiency than on peak efficiency, which lowers the need for rooftop trackers even more. However, ongoing studies and pilot programs are looking at lightweight tracker systems for roofs, particularly in areas where energy-intensive industries need more on-site power generation.

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
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