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In September 2026, Kseng showcased a 1MW photovoltaic project in Italy featuring the KST-1P single-axis solar tracking system. To accommodate the site's terrain conditions, the tracker structure was specially customized with extended support posts for installation on ground with a 7° north-south slope.
This project highlights the importance of site-specific structural engineering in utility-scale solar installations. By adapting the support post dimensions to the terrain, the KST-1P tracker can be configured to meet project-specific installation requirements while maintaining the intended tracking system layout.
Project Location: Italy
Project Capacity: 1MW
Project Date: September 2026
Solar Tracker Model: KST-1P
Tracking System: 1P Horizontal Single-Axis Solar Tracker
Terrain Condition: 7° North-South Slope
Customized Feature: Extended Support Posts
Supplier: Kseng
The core of this project is Kseng's KST-1P single-axis solar tracking system, designed for utility-scale photovoltaic applications.
Unlike fixed-tilt mounting structures, a single-axis solar tracker adjusts the orientation of PV modules throughout the day to follow the sun's apparent movement. This helps optimize the angle of incidence of sunlight and can improve energy yield compared with a fixed-tilt system, depending on the location, system design and operating conditions.
The KST-1P combines a horizontal single-axis tracking structure, a slew-drive mechanism and an intelligent control system. Its configuration can be engineered according to project capacity, PV module specifications, site topography and applicable structural requirements.
For this 1MW installation in Italy, the KST-1P provides the tracking platform, while a customized support structure addresses the site's specific terrain conditions.
One of the main technical features of this project is the use of extended support posts customized for a 7° north-south slope.
Uneven terrain can create differences in elevation between tracker support points. If these differences are not properly addressed during the design stage, they can affect installation alignment, structural geometry and tracker operation.
To accommodate the site conditions, the support post dimensions were customized for the project. This approach helps the installation team adapt the tracker structure to the terrain while maintaining the required alignment and clearances.
The final post lengths, embedment depths, foundation dimensions and structural connections should be determined through project-specific engineering calculations, geotechnical information and applicable local design standards.
Terrain adaptability is an important consideration when selecting a solar tracking system for utility-scale PV projects.
A site with a north-south slope requires careful coordination of tracker row geometry, support heights, foundation positions and module clearance. The appropriate solution depends on the actual terrain profile and the allowable structural configuration.
For this Italian project, the 7° slope was addressed through customized extended posts. This demonstrates how project-specific structural adjustments can help adapt a standard tracker platform to real site conditions.
Before installation, engineering teams should verify:
North-south slope and elevation differences across each tracker row
Support post lengths and foundation embedment
Tracker alignment and torque tube geometry
Minimum ground clearance and PV module clearance
Wind loads, structural stability and foundation capacity
Tracking movement and operating clearances
Local building codes and applicable design standards
These checks help ensure that terrain adaptation is considered as part of the overall tracker design rather than treated as an installation-stage adjustment.
The KST-1P is designed to coordinate solar tracking with the site's geographic location and operating requirements.
Its tracking system uses astronomical positioning and closed-loop control to help maintain the intended tracker angle throughout the day. The slew-drive mechanism controls the rotation of the tracker structure, while the control system coordinates tracker movement.
Backtracking can also be configured to help reduce row-to-row shading during periods of low solar elevation, depending on the project layout and system settings.
Together, these features provide a tracking platform for utility-scale PV projects where energy yield, structural configuration and operating reliability are important design considerations.
A 1MW solar installation requires coordination between tracker layout, PV module selection, foundation design, electrical configuration and site conditions.
For this Italian project, the KST-1P system combines single-axis tracking technology with a customized structural solution for sloped terrain.
The extended posts address the site's elevation differences, while the tracker configuration provides a framework for the PV modules to follow the sun during daily operation.
The final design should be verified against project-specific wind and snow loads, soil conditions, module specifications and the applicable Italian and European standards.
Kseng provides solar mounting and tracking solutions for residential, commercial and utility-scale photovoltaic applications.
The KST-1P single-axis solar tracker is designed for large-scale PV projects and can be configured according to project-specific terrain, foundation, module and structural requirements.
For sites with varying elevations or challenging topography, early coordination between site surveying and structural engineering is essential. Customized support post lengths, foundation solutions and tracker layouts can be evaluated according to the actual site conditions.
This project in Italy demonstrates the role of customized support structures in adapting a solar tracking system to a sloped installation site.
The 1MW KST-1P solar tracker project in Italy features a customized structural solution for a site with a 7° north-south slope.
By extending the support posts according to project requirements, Kseng addresses the site's terrain conditions while retaining the KST-1P single-axis tracking concept.
The project highlights the value of site-specific engineering in utility-scale solar installations, where terrain adaptation, structural alignment and reliable tracker operation must be considered together.
Looking for a customized single-axis solar tracker for sloped terrain? Contact Kseng to discuss your project capacity, site survey, foundation requirements and structural design.
