United States Solar Tracker Market

United States Solar Tracker Market Size and Share:

The United States solar tracker market size was valued at USD 3.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 25.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 22.5% during 2025-2033. West region currently dominates the market, holding a significant market share of around 48% in 2024. The market is driven by increasing investments in utility-scale solar projects, favorable government incentives, and a growing emphasis on renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions. In addition to this, continual advancements in solar tracking technologies, declining component costs, and rising electricity demand are accelerating adoption. These factors are augmenting the United States solar tracker market share across both commercial and residential sectors

The market is experiencing strong growth, driven by a combination of policy support, technological innovations, and shifting energy dynamics. Increasing government incentives, including the extended Investment Tax Credit (ITC), continue to bolster solar installations by improving project economics. Furthermore, the rising investments in utility-scale solar projects and increasing renewable energy demand to meet decarbonization goals. Notably, on May 16, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a USD 71 Million investment, including USD 16 Million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to enhance U.S. solar manufacturing and innovations. This initiative funds 18 projects across 10 states, addressing supply chain gaps, dual-use PV technologies, and thin-film advancements while supporting clean energy deployment and Justice40 goals for disadvantaged communities.

In addition to this, the declining cost of photovoltaic modules and related balance-of-system components is enhancing the cost-competitiveness of tracker-based installations over fixed-tilt systems. Additionally, the rising land constraints and the need to optimize space utilization in utility-scale solar farms are contributing to the increased adoption of single-axis and dual-axis trackers. One of the significant United States solar tracker market trends is the expansion of renewable energy. The renewable capacity is likely to increase by almost 500 GW between 2024 and 2030, driven by tax incentives provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This increase naturally results in a higher demand for solar tracker systems as many of the next utility-scale solar projects are anticipated to incorporate cutting-edge tracking technology in order to maximize energy yield and satisfy performance requirements associated with financial incentives linked to IRAs.

United States Solar Tracker Market Trends:

Surge in Clean Energy Manufacturing Projects

The market is benefiting significantly from a rising number of clean energy manufacturing projects. According to an industry report, more than 94 new primary clean energy manufacturing projects have been commissioned, representing more than USD 73 Billion in realized investment. Additionally, manufacturers are establishing new facilities for photovoltaic (PV) modules, tracker components, and related infrastructure within the U.S. to qualify for tax credits and local content incentives. Companies are expanding operations or opening new plants to align with these policy benefits. These projects reduce reliance on imports and streamline the supply chain for solar trackers by ensuring component availability and quicker logistics. Moreover, localized production fosters technology innovations suited to U.S. terrain and weather conditions, enhancing tracker durability and performance. This reshoring of clean energy manufacturing is creating a positive United States solar tracker market outlook.

Strong Federal and State Government Initiatives

Federal and state-level programs are playing a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of solar trackers in the United States. The IRA introduced substantial investment and production tax credits for solar projects that incorporate advanced technologies like trackers, especially if they meet domestic content requirements. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) also provides research and development (R&D) grants and demonstration funding for tracker-related innovations, such as bifacial optimization and terrain-adaptive designs. Apart from this, according to industry reports, about 50 gigawatts of direct current (GWdc) of capacity were installed by the US solar sector in 2024, a 21% increase over 2023. This reflects the tangible impact of supportive legislation on market expansion and tracker integration. At the state level, mandates in California, New York, and Illinois for renewable portfolio standards are propelling demand for high-efficiency solar installations, encouraging developers to integrate single-axis or dual-axis trackers. This, in turn, is supporting the United States solar tracker market growth.

Shift Toward Terrain-Adaptive and Smart Tracker Technologies

The market is experiencing a transition from conventional systems to terrain-adaptive and smart tracking technologies. Developers are increasingly selecting trackers that can navigate irregular land contours without requiring extensive grading, thus reducing land development costs. Leading manufacturers are introducing intelligent control systems with real-time data processing, weather prediction integration, and bifacial optimization. These systems enable trackers to adjust positioning based on cloud cover, wind speeds, or soiling levels, enhancing energy yield and structural safety. The expansion of solar projects requires adaptable trackers. On October 1, 2024, Climate United stated that Scenic Hill Solar's project for the University of Arkansas System would get USD 31.8 Million in pre-construction finance, supported by the EPA’s USD 6.97 Billion National Clean Investment Fund. The initiative will build 18 solar power plants across 13 utility territories, making it Arkansas’s largest commercial and industrial solar project. These installations rely heavily on adaptable tracking systems to maximize energy yield and system longevity. The growing integration of smart sensors and real-time adjustment algorithms further enhances LCOE, asset performance, and long-term operational efficiency across diverse terrains.

United States Solar Tracker Industry Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the United States solar tracker market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels from 2025-2033. The market has been categorized based on type, tracking type, technology, and application.

Analysis by Type:

• Active Solar Tracker
• Passive Solar Tracker

Active solar tracker leads the market with around 65.7% of market share in 2024. Active solar trackers are crucial to the market as it provides the flexibility to shift the position of solar panels during the day to optimize energy absorption. Following the path of the sun, active trackers can enhance energy efficiency over fixed systems. This technology is especially useful in utility-scale solar power plants, where energy output needs to be maximized for profitability. With the increasing demand for renewable energy sources, active solar trackers are gaining popularity as they increase the efficiency of solar installations, minimize land use, and help the country achieve its clean energy objectives. Their deployment is expected to increase because of technological improvements, decreasing costs, and a good policy setting that favors clean energy development.

Analysis by Tracking Type:

• Single Axis Tracking
  • HSAT (Horizontal Single Axis Trackers)
  • VSAT (Vertical Single Axis Trackers)
  • TSAT (Titled Single Axis Trackers)
  • PSAT (Polar Aligned Single Axis Trackers)
• Dual Axis Tracking
  • TTDAT (Tip-Tilt Dual Axis Trackers)
  • AADAT (Azimuth-Altitude Dual Axis Trackers)

Single axis tracking leads the market with around 65.7% of market share in 2024. The market sees extensive use of single-axis tracking systems due to their capability of increasing energy yield without the boost in system expense or complexity. These systems will change the slope of solar panels along a solitary axis, such as a horizontal plane or vertical axis, to trail the movement of the sun daily. It provides a 15-25% improvement in energy collection over fixed-tilt systems. Single-axis trackers can be very powerful in utility-grade solar installations where the output needs to be maximized for economic reasons. Single-axis trackers' simpler design and the fact that they are less costly have made single-axis trackers an attractive option to developers of solar projects across United States. While demand for renewable energy keeps growing, single-axis trackers are a major segment of the market.

Analysis by Technology:

• Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
• Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
• Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV)

Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology leads the market with around 88.5% of market share in 2024. It is widely installed in residential and commercial solar applications. PV systems convert incident sunlight directly into electricity by using semiconductor materials, and they are very efficient and scalable. The combination of solar trackers with PV systems dramatically improves energy output by maximizing the angle of solar panels to track the sun's movement during the day. As the price of PV modules continues to fall, their application in utility-scale solar projects has increased exponentially, increasing demand for solar trackers even more. As efficiency and storage options improve, PV technology is a key driver in enabling the U.S. to meet its renewable targets and lower its carbon footprint.

Analysis by Application:

• Utility Sector
• Residential Sector
• Commercial Sector

The utility segment leads the market with around 82.6% of market share in 2024, given that large-scale solar farms remain preeminent in the renewable energy sector. Solar trackers are a fundamental component of these utility projects since they improve the efficiency and performance of solar panels by tilting them so that they track the movement of the sun throughout the day. This capability to gather additional sunlight translates to increased energy output directly, rendering solar farms cost-effective. The adoption of solar trackers by the utility industry is additionally influenced by increased demand for renewable energy and encouragement from government policy. As the U.S. seeks to become more sustainable through power sources, solar trackers on utility-scale plants are critical for achieving renewable energy targets and carbon emissions reduction across the country.

Regional Analysis:

• Northeast 
• Midwest 
• South 
• West 

In 2024, West accounted for the largest market share of over 48%. The West region is widely known for its optimal climate and aggressive focus on renewable energy. California, Arizona, and Nevada, which enjoy high direct sunshine, are optimum places for installing solar systems, especially utility-based solar projects dependent on solar trackers to maximize the generation of electricity. The solar industry has seen the West taking the lead, and solar trackers play a fundamental role in helping this happen by increasing panel efficiency by tilting their angle so that they capture the most sun possible. With the ambitious clean energy targets of the region and the growing demand for energy storage systems, solar trackers are likely to be a core element in solar schemes that serve environmental sustainability as well as energy autonomy.

Competitive Landscape:

The market is highly competitive, fueled by growing demand for renewable energy solutions. The industry is dominated by a combination of established players and new entrants providing various solar tracking technologies, such as single-axis and dual-axis trackers. Additionally, major drivers of competition are technological innovations designed to enhance system efficiency, durability, and responsiveness to varied geographical conditions. According to the United States solar tracker market forecast, the market is projected to grow at a robust pace over the next decade, driven by increasing solar energy adoption and favorable government incentives. Market competition is further propelled by government policy, incentives, and grid modernization. As the price of solar energy keeps declining, new market entrants are using creative designs and strategic alliances to gain market share, making the overall competitive dynamic even more intense.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the United States solar tracker market with detailed profiles of all major companies including,

• Array Technologies Inc.
• GameChange Solar
• Nextracker Inc. (Flex Ltd.)
• Valmont Industries Inc.

Latest News and Developments:

• April 2025: KP Group's robotic solar panel cleaning system received official compatibility approval from Nextracker USA. This confirms its alignment with Nextracker's NX Horizon Smart Solar Tracking Systems, supporting KP Group's global expansion and validating its product for use with leading solar tracker infrastructure.
• April 2025: PV Hardware USA launched DeepTrack, a new software platform for its solar trackers. To assist solar asset owners in optimizing energy output and reducing operating expenses, the platform offers AI-driven analytics, predictive maintenance, and real-time performance monitoring.
• August 2024: Array Technologies launched SkyLink, a PV-powered wireless tracker system enhancing DuraTrack and OmniTrack offerings. It featured wireless communication, passive wind mitigation, and automated weather response, reducing installation costs and improving efficiency. Designed for extreme weather, SkyLink ensured continuous solar production and expanded deployment possibilities globally.
• February 2024: GameChange Solar expanded U.S. solar tracker production to 35 GW, up from 24 GW in 2023. The company ensured 70% domestic content, with an option to exceed 85%. It operated across 16 states and introduced innovations like the 1P-2Row Genius Tracker and MaxDensity system, enhancing efficiency and installation speed.
• August 2024: Gensol Engineering entered the U.S. market by launching its Delaware-based subsidiary, Scorpius Trackers Inc. The company planned to showcase its tracker technology at the RE+ Conference in Anaheim (September 2024) and later in Austin and San Diego. Its first U.S. office would be in California.
• April 2024: Nextracker launched the NX Horizon™ low carbon solar tracker, cutting carbon footprint by up to 35% through recycled steel, EAF manufacturing, and optimized logistics. Initial U.S. orders showed demand for decarbonized solar solutions. The product aligns with sustainability goals and supports cleaner energy infrastructure, with shipments starting in 2024.

United States Solar Tracker Market Report Scope:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the United States solar tracker market from 2019-2033.
• The United States solar tracker market research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the United States solar tracker industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.