As competition builds in the tracker industry, Arctech is focused on customizing its offerings and services to match the varying terrains and regulations of the diverse European market.
Thanks to Europe’s varied terrain, the region’s solar PV market is diverse, with a broad range of needs and requirements. Solar projects contend with a variety of factors such as high wind speeds, large snow loads, and topographic challenges. Pedro Magalhaes, International General Manager of Arctech, says that such a diverse environment requires “a slew of solutions that allow you to adapt to each project need.” As an added complexity, project developers need to navigate not only country-specific rules and regulations, but also European Union directives. These factors all influence the direction of the solar tracker industry, as well.
Arctech’s evolution
Competition in the tracker industry has become increasingly fierce, according to Arctech Chairman Hao Cai. “So we thought about how to evolve from trading a product to trading a whole solution, including products and services. Now we’re challenging ourselves to trade the ecosystem.” In addition to expanding its range of products, Arctech has added installation to its Tracker+ offerings. Cai says the company achieves increased accuracy for customers by using an automated piling robot for the foundation part and an automatic installation robot for the upper structure part.
