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Autonomous solar tracker

Each row follows the sun on its own, with its own control and power. Designed in Chile.

Conceptual illustration: each row of the solar field follows the sun independently, on uneven ground too.
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The challenge

More panels, tougher sites

Solar trackers turn the modules toward the sun throughout the day. In many designs, a single drive moves several rows at once through a mechanical transmission. That works, but it comes with conditions:

  • Rows tied together

    Rows that share a transmission must stay aligned: uneven ground calls for more earthworks or special solutions.

  • One failure, many rows

    When the drive or the transmission fails, every row it moves stops.

  • More parts in the field

    Shafts, joints and central drives add components to install, adjust and maintain.

Our approach

Every row, an independent tracker

At SUN & WIND we are developing a new generation of autonomous solar trackers, designed in Chile to meet the challenges of modern photovoltaic projects.

Our design uses independent tracking for each row, removing the reliance on a centralized mechanical drive, and adds smart control, autonomous power and a modular structural design.

Our goal is to develop a competitive, efficient solution that adapts to the needs of the Chilean and international markets.

  • Row-by-row tracking

    Each row orients its modules independently, without relying on a centralized mechanical drive.

  • Smart control

    Tracking control built into every row.

  • Autonomous power

    Each row has its own power supply to operate.

  • Modular structure

    A modular structure, designed to adapt to different projects and scales.

Compare

Two ways to move a solar field

Watch a full day, change the terrain or simulate a failure to see how the two approaches differ. You can also move the sun by hand.

Terrain
Centralized driveRows following the sun: 5/5

To share the transmission, rows must stay aligned even when the ground isn't.

Row-by-row trackingRows following the sun: 5/5

Each row sits at its own ground level and sets its own angle.

Conceptual illustration of the operating principle. It does not represent performance results.

Design goals

What we aim to achieve

Development goals, to be validated in the detailed engineering, prototype and pilot stages.

  • Adapt to the terrain

    Rows that don't need to be aligned with each other, to reduce earthworks.

  • Isolated failures

    A problem in one row shouldn't stop the others.

  • No auxiliary grid

    Each row powers its own tracking system.

  • Simple installation

    Modular, standardized components that are easy to transport and install.

  • Row-level control and monitoring

    Know the status of each row and tune its tracking individually.

  • Designed for Chile

    Built on the experience of constructing and operating projects in the country's conditions.

Development path

Today we are in the first stage. Each stage produces what's needed to move safely to the next.

  1. 01Conceptual engineeringTodaySystem architecture, requirements and design criteria.
  2. 02Detailed engineeringStructure, control and power designed and specified.
  3. 03PrototypeBuilding and testing the first unit.
  4. 04Field pilotOperation under the real conditions of a project.
  5. 05ProductIndustrialization and commercial launch.

Chile shouldn't only build large solar parks. It should also be able to develop its own technology.

Who is developing it

Engineering that comes from the field

SUN & WIND designs, builds and manages photovoltaic, electrical and civil projects. The tracker grows out of that experience: seeing on site what makes installing, operating and maintaining a solar field harder.

Our experience Renewable energy

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When will the tracker be available?

We are in conceptual engineering and there is no commercial date yet. Each stage — detailed engineering, prototype and field pilot — will produce what's needed to plan the next one. To hear about every step, sign up for development updates.

What are the advantages over a tracker with a centralized drive?

We state them as design goals, not results: adapting to uneven terrain, keeping a failure from stopping other rows, running without an auxiliary grid and simplifying installation. We will validate them in the prototype and pilot stages, and publish the results when they exist.

Can it be tested on my project?

We are looking for projects to host the field pilot once the design is ready for that stage. If you have a project in development or a plant in operation, let's talk about your case.

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What project size is it designed for?

The modular structural design aims to adapt to different project sizes and scales. The first applications will be defined with the pilot partners.

How can I take part in the development?

As a developer, investor, EPC contractor or plant owner: write to us with your profile and interest. We can discuss technical evaluation, pilots, investment or partnerships.

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Let's talk about working together

We are opening conversations with anyone who wants to take part in developing this technology, evaluate it for future projects or form strategic partnerships.

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