{"id":22260,"date":"2026-03-13T09:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T07:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aseu.org.ua\/?p=22260"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T07:26:19","slug":"seau-and-solar-steelconstruction-discuss-opportunities-to-improve-solar-power-plant-efficiency-through-tracker-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aseu.org.ua\/en\/seau-and-solar-steelconstruction-discuss-opportunities-to-improve-solar-power-plant-efficiency-through-tracker-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"SEAU and Solar Steelconstruction Discuss Opportunities to Improve Solar Power Plant Efficiency Through Tracker Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU) held an open meeting of the SEAU Installers Committee jointly with the Association member company Solar Steelconstruction.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The event focused on discussing the technological capabilities and practical experience of using <\/span>HSAT HORIZON solar trackers by SOLARsk<\/b> to improve the efficiency of solar power plants.<\/span><\/p>\n

The meeting took place on <\/span>March 5, 2026<\/b>, in an online conference format. The session was moderated by <\/span>Oleksandr Alyokhin<\/b>, Chair of the SEAU Installers Committee, while the speaker was <\/span>Andrii Antonov<\/b>, Technical Director of <\/span>Solar Steelconstruction<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event brought together representatives of engineering companies, solar power plant developers, installers, and experts from the renewable energy sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the presentation, the speaker provided a detailed overview of the <\/span>operating principles of HSAT HORIZON horizontal single-axis solar trackers<\/b>, their architecture, control systems, and practical operational experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tracker systems allow <\/span>solar panels to adjust their tilt angle throughout the day following the sun\u2019s movement<\/b>, which significantly increases electricity generation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA solar tracker is not just a movable metal structure for mounting photovoltaic modules. It is an intelligent system operating 24\/7 that allows not only an increase in total electricity generation but also a shift of generation to hours when electricity has higher market value,\u201d said <\/span>Andrii Antonov<\/b>.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to the expert, comparisons between tracker-based and fixed-tilt structures show that the use of tracker systems can increase <\/span>annual electricity generation by 13-20%<\/b>, depending on site conditions and project characteristics. The most noticeable gains occur during <\/span>morning and evening hours<\/b>, when traditional fixed structures operate less efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the meeting, particular attention was also given to the <\/span>economic aspects of using trackers in utility-scale solar power plants<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the company\u2019s estimates, additional electricity generation can generate <\/span>approximately \u20ac23,000 in additional annual revenue per 1 MW of installed capacity<\/b> compared to power plants using fixed mounting structures.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTaking the additional generation into account, a tracker system typically pays back the investment in about <\/span>three years of operation<\/b>. From the fourth year onward, it begins to generate additional profit for the plant owner,\u201d explained Andrii Antonov.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to the speaker, the approximate cost of a tracker structure is around <\/span>\u20ac80,000 per 1 MW<\/b>, although the final cost depends on <\/span>land characteristics, soil geology, and the configuration of the future power plant<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event also covered key <\/span>technical aspects of tracker system implementation<\/b>, including:<\/span><\/p>\n