At Intersolar Europe 2026, Asturmadi reneergy presented the latest evolution of its AST-1V solar tracker, a solution designed to simplify installation, reduce operation and maintenance costs, and improve adaptability to complex terrain in utility-scale solar plants.
The innovation, featured by PV Magazine, reinforces the company’s work in developing reliable, efficient solar structures tailored to the real requirements of each project. Available in single-row or dual-row configuration, the new AST-1V helps reduce the project’s total cost throughout its life cycle and increase plant availability.
The challenge of installing solar trackers on uneven terrain
One of the main challenges when designing a utility-scale solar plant is the site topography.
Slopes, uneven ground and the specific conditions of each plot can influence the installation design, increase civil works requirements and affect execution schedules.
Drawing on years of experience, Asturmadi reneergy has identified common market challenges, including complex assembly caused by a high number of components, high operation and maintenance costs due to periodic adjustments, limited adaptability to sloping terrain, and production losses caused by inefficient stow strategies.
In this context, using a solar tracker that can adapt more effectively to the terrain reduces complexity from the earliest project stages and improves the plant’s technical feasibility.
AST-1V: greater adaptability, less on-site complexity
The latest evolution of the AST-1V has been developed to address these needs by combining structural robustness, design flexibility and installation efficiency.
The system is available in single-row and dual-row configurations, allowing the solution to be adapted to different project approaches, terrain characteristics and installation requirements.
Among its most notable technical capabilities, the AST-1V supports:
- Slopes of up to 15% along the north-south axis
- Misalignments of ±1 metre between different rows
- Extended row lengths of up to 80 metres
This flexibility improves land use and reduces the civil works required before pile driving, particularly on sites with elevation changes or complex topographical conditions.
Simplified design for easier installation and maintenance
The evolution of the AST-1V also includes improvements aimed at simplifying assembly and optimising maintenance throughout the project’s service life.
Fewer components, standardised elements and a reduction from five connecting elements to two make installation processes easier and contribute to greater operational efficiency.
These improvements reduce the risk of assembly errors, accelerate on-site execution and significantly shorten installation times—critical factors for the profitability of utility-scale solar projects.
In utility-scale projects, where every decision affects schedules, costs and performance, simplifying the system without compromising structural reliability is essential to move forward with greater confidence from the outset.
Quality control and structural reliability
The new AST-1V design goes beyond geometry and adaptability to complex terrain.
Asturmadi reneergy has implemented an artificial vision quality-control system on its production line to strengthen component traceability and improve manufacturing accuracy.
This real-time control ensures greater repeatability across all components and reflects an industrial approach based on experience, in-house manufacturing and attention to detail at every stage of the project.
The system also features an improved aerodynamic strategy, with a -5° defensive stow position designed to protect the structure from strong wind gusts and reduce their impact on production. Its optimised design also increases overall stability and reduces maintenance needs commonly associated with fatigue.
A solution designed to reduce uncertainty from the ground up
In the development of a solar plant, the structure is not a secondary element. It is essential to ensuring long-term stability, performance and durability.
That is why the AST-1V has been designed to deliver value from the start of the project by facilitating adaptation to the terrain, reducing on-site complexity and providing a robust solution for demanding environments.
Its evolution responds to a clear market need: solar trackers capable of combining efficiency, reliability and adaptability in increasingly complex projects.
Pedro Campesino, Managing Director of Asturmadi reneergy, explains:
“The market does not need more complex trackers, but smarter solutions. In this new evolution of the AST-1V, we have focused on what truly creates value for our customers: reducing assembly times, simplifying installation, minimising maintenance and providing greater adaptability to each project. Our goal is to make every plant more profitable from day one and throughout its entire service life.”
International validation: projects in Portugal and Italy
The new generation of the AST-1V has already been selected for supply to solar projects in Portugal and Italy, consolidating its application in European markets with demanding technical requirements.
This validation strengthens Asturmadi reneergy’s positioning as a manufacturer of photovoltaic structures capable of supporting international projects through engineering, manufacturing and genuine adaptation to each context.
Solar structures designed through industrial experience
With this evolution of the AST-1V, Asturmadi reneergy reinforces its commitment to photovoltaic solutions developed through industrial experience, in-house manufacturing and technical precision.
It is an approach to solar energy that begins with the structure and is built on metal expertise, applied innovation and a commitment to projects designed to last.
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