Columbia Solar Tracker Market Overview, 2030

The solar tracker sector in Colombia has grown in popularity, especially since the drive to develop renewable energy in La Guajira, one of the sunniest areas in the nation. The solar energy industry in Colombia first relied heavily on installations with fixed tilt, but the adoption of solar trackers was accelerated by the introduction of national renewable targets and increasing emphasis on maximizing output. Particularly in Andean valleys, where changes in solar angles throughout the year necessitate sophisticated tracking systems to maintain ideal power production, trackers have grown increasingly essential for projects. Solar trackers in these areas are made to work with mountainous topography and improve the effectiveness of energy production, which is a key component of the nation's strategy to diversify its energy sources. Early rural tracker initiatives, however, had issues with grid connection. Remote locations with poor transmission infrastructure made it difficult to establish connections and grow projects at a number of promising sites. In order to overcome these challenges, collaborations have arisen between solar developers, regional governments, and grid operators, enabling improved planning and infrastructure coordination. In terms of technology, the most important breakthroughs for facilities in Colombia's humid and coastal regions, notably those near the Caribbean, where salty air would otherwise quickly degrade components, have been in corrosion-resistant materials. These improvements have greatly increased the lifespan and dependability of tracker setups in severe environments. The employment of trackers is consistent with Colombia's energy transition plan, which seeks to diversify the national grid's renewable energy participation while decreasing reliance on hydroelectric electricity, which is susceptible to seasonal droughts. Solar trackers make solar energy projects more competitive and sustainable by allowing projects to maximize output while using as little land as possible.

According to the research report, ""Colombia Solar Tracker Market Overview, 2030,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Colombia Solar Tracker market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 130 Million by 2030. The Colombian solar tracker industry is expected to grow significantly, with its growth rate projections closely related to the implementation of the Energy Transition Law (Ley 2099 of 2021). With the exception of solar tracker technology, this legislation has created a comprehensive framework to promote investment in renewable energy. As part of this national plan, trackers are becoming increasingly recognized as vital for boosting the efficiency and production of photovoltaic (PV) installations, particularly in Colombia's varied geographical and climatic areas. Increasing industrial energy demand, particularly from industries like mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, which are all looking for dependable and affordable renewable energy sources to lower operating costs and achieve sustainability targets, is another factor contributing to the market's expansion. The introduction of smart-tracker control systems created especially for mountainous areas is one of the most recent advancements in the tracker industry in Colombia. These clever systems use sophisticated algorithms and environmental sensors to automatically adjust tracker angles in response to real-time solar conditions, maximizing power production even in difficult terrains like the Andean highlands. Major players in Colombia's tracker market include global leaders like Trina Solar Colombia, along with several local integrators and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies that tailor solutions for regional needs. The integration of trackers into community-based solar microgrids, particularly in distant and off-grid communities, is a major trend that is influencing the market. These microgrids aid in promoting Colombia's wider rural development goals, empowering communities with energy independence, and stabilizing local electricity supply.

Single-axis trackers, which follow the sun's path from east to west during the day, produce far more electricity than fixed-tilt systems because of this, they are especially well-suited to the vast northern plains and desert areas of Colombia, such as La Guajira, where massive solar farms are being built as part of the nation's energy transition plan. Their comparatively cheaper installation and maintenance expenses make them attractive to developers in both the domestic and international markets who are concentrating on utility-scale initiatives. In contrast, dual-axis trackers are becoming increasingly popular in some of Colombia's more specialized industries. These trackers can be adjusted in both the horizontal and vertical planes, which enables them to track the sun's route more accurately throughout the day and year. Due to this, they produce more energy per panel than single-axis trackers, making them ideal for projects in mountainous Andean regions or in installations where maximizing generation on a limited amount of land is a priority. Dual-axis systems are becoming more and more popular in hybrid and off-grid installations, particularly those intended for community electrification or industrial microgrids in geographically restricted locations, due to their superior performance. The difficulties of installing both single and dual-axis trackers in Colombia's varied environments are being mitigated by technological improvements such as the integration of smart sensors, AI-driven control systems, and corrosion-resistant materials. The integration of Colombian EPC companies and foreign producers is making possible the development of customized monitoring solutions that strike a balance between performance and the environmental and logistical limitations of local project sites.

The most common technology linked to solar trackers in Colombia is solar photovoltaic, which uses semiconductor materials like silicon to directly convert sunlight into electricity. This is mostly because it has a cheaper installation cost, is scalable, and can be adapted to a variety of terrains, which makes it perfect for distributed generation as well as large-scale utility projects. Taking advantage of high irradiance levels and flat land availability to maximize power yields, the La Guajira desert region in Colombia has grown to be a center for solar farms using photovoltaics and single-axis trackers. Furthermore, in response to rural electrification gaps, solar photovoltaic systems with trackers are being used more and more in community microgrid and off-grid projects. Although it is still in its early research phase in Colombia, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology is nonetheless globally important in solar-rich countries. To generate electricity, CSP systems concentrate sunlight using mirrors or lenses to heat fluids and power turbines. Due to the high upfront capital expenditures and erratic cloud cover in many parts of Colombia, this technology has not been widely implemented. But, in the long run, discussions about hybrid renewable energy parks in the nation may lead to pilot CSP projects, especially in areas where integration with desalination or thermal storage might be advantageous. The deployment of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology, which employs optical lenses to focus sunlight onto high-efficiency solar cells, has been limited in Colombia because CPV systems typically need dual-axis trackers to maintain ideal solar alignment, they are only appropriate for specific applications or regions with high radiation levels. In niche, high-performance applications, notably in industrial or research-driven endeavors where space limits or particular energy density needs justify its usage, CPV may emerge as Colombia continues to improve its energy transition policies.

Large projects located in areas like La Guajira and the Orinoquía plains, where great swaths of land and high solar irradiance favor the maximization of energy production, often employ ground-mounted trackers, particularly single-axis setups. These facilities often deliver electricity directly to the national grid or are incorporated into hybrid systems that mix solar with storage or other renewable resources. Ground-mounted solar trackers are essential to Colombia's energy transition strategy, particularly as the nation aims to diversify its energy matrix away from hydroelectricity reliance, which has been susceptible to climatic events like El Niño. Furthermore, ground-mounted trackers are now more feasible in harsh terrains like the Andean foothills due to the flexibility they provide in a variety of conditions, as well as advancements in structural engineering and corrosion-resistant materials. In contrast, tracker systems that are mounted on the roof are still a developing niche in the Colombian market. Due to their easier installation requirements and reduced cost, most rooftop solar installations today use fixed-tilt PV systems. Nonetheless, there is increasing interest in integrating tracking systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional roofs, especially in heavily populated cities like Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali. Rooftop-mounted trackers are particularly useful for logistical warehouses and industrial facilities, where maximizing the available rooftop space and optimizing solar energy production can result in substantial cost savings and energy independence. Recent technological advances in agrivoltaics compact, lightweight tracking designs agrivoltaics are helping to make this installation type more viable, particularly as agrivoltaics Colombia’s regulatory framework evolve to encourage distributed energy generation (DEG) agrivoltaics.

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