Colombia’s renewable-energy market took another leap forward in July 2025 with the successful completion of a 1.2 MW solar plant powered by KST-1P single-axis trackers. Located in the high-radiation region of Atlántico, the project comprises 90-module rows, each driven by a 24 V DC motor and precision slew drive.
Key technical highlights • Astronomical algorithm + AI closed-loop control delivers ±1° tracking accuracy and automatic backtracking. • Wind-stow triggered at ≥18 m/s protects the array in Colombia’s coastal gusts. • Operating range –30 °C to +60 °C and 5–6 min horizontal-stow rotation ensure reliability under tropical storms. • North-south slope tolerance 10 %–20 %, east-west unlimited, maximizes land use.
• Overcoming the rotating center of gravity reduces torsional stress 5–10 %, cuts motor power, and boosts lifetime—yielding an estimated 1–2 % extra energy compared to conventional trackers.
Commissioning was completed in 14 days, with LoRa wireless monitoring giving real-time performance data to the EPC and asset owner. Since COD on 28 July 2025, the array has logged 98.7 % tracker availability and a 14.3 % gain over fixed-tilt reference strings.
The project follows GB, ASCE, BS EN, and AS load standards, ensuring 25-year structural integrity. With this reference, KST-1P is now the proven tracker choice for utility-scale PV in Colombia and across Latin America.
