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In September 2026, Kseng provided its KST-1P single-axis solar tracking solution and customized foundation design drawings for a 1MW solar PV project in Italy. Due to site soil conditions, conventional pile driving was not feasible. The customer prepared cast-in-place concrete pier foundations in advance, while Kseng provided design drawings to coordinate the solar tracker structure with the customer-prepared foundations.
This project demonstrates the importance of project-specific engineering support when adapting a solar tracking system to challenging site conditions. By coordinating the tracker structure and foundation interfaces, the project team could address the site's foundation requirements while moving forward with the installation planning process.
Project Location: Italy
Project Capacity: 1MW
Project Date: September 2026
Product Model: KST-1P
System Type: Horizontal Single-Axis Solar Tracker
Foundation Type: Customer-prepared cast-in-place concrete piers
Main Challenge: Conventional pile driving was not feasible due to site soil conditions
Kseng's Scope: KST-1P solar tracker solution and customized foundation design drawings
Customer's Scope: Preparation and construction of the concrete pier foundations
The KST-1P is a single-axis solar tracking system from Kseng, designed for ground-mounted solar PV 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. Under suitable project conditions, this can improve solar energy capture and increase the energy generation potential of a PV installation.
For utility-scale and ground-mounted solar projects, a tracker system must do more than support PV modules. It also needs to integrate the mechanical structure, drive mechanism, control system, site layout and foundation design into a coordinated solution.
The KST-1P combines a tracking structure with a drive and control arrangement to adjust module orientation along a single axis. Its project application should be evaluated according to local solar irradiance, module configuration, terrain, shading conditions, tracking strategy and other site-specific factors.
A single-axis solar tracker rotates PV modules around one axis to follow the sun's apparent daily movement. Compared with fixed-tilt mounting systems, this approach can help modules receive solar radiation at more favorable angles during suitable periods of the day.
For solar project developers and EPC contractors, this offers another way to optimize the use of available solar resources. The actual energy gain depends on factors such as geographical location, weather conditions, system layout, module characteristics, shading, tracker configuration and operating strategy. Project-specific energy simulations are recommended when estimating potential performance improvements.
A solar tracking system typically includes the structural components supporting the PV modules, rotating and transmission components, a drive mechanism and a corresponding control system. These elements work together to adjust module angles according to the system's tracking strategy.
The alignment of the structural components and rotation axis is particularly important during system design and installation. Support positions, connection interfaces and foundation locations must be coordinated to help ensure that the tracker can be assembled according to the approved design.
Specific drive configurations, control functions, tracking-angle ranges and operating features should be confirmed against the official KST-1P technical documentation and the configuration selected for each project.
Ground-mounted solar projects require careful coordination between the tracking system and the overall site layout. Important design considerations may include PV module specifications, tracker row spacing, terrain variations, maintenance access, foundation positioning and applicable structural design loads.
For a 1MW PV installation, these factors should be considered together during the engineering stage. Establishing the system configuration and foundation interface requirements in advance can help the project team coordinate the tracker structure with the selected foundation solution.
The main challenge in this Italian project was the site soil condition, which made conventional pile driving unsuitable for the planned installation. An alternative foundation arrangement was therefore required to accommodate the solar tracker support structure.
The customer prepared cast-in-place concrete pier foundations before the tracker installation. Unlike a conventional arrangement in which support piles are driven directly into the ground, a concrete pier foundation solution requires careful coordination between the foundation layout and the tracker structure.
Key considerations include foundation positions, top elevations, dimensions, anchoring interfaces and the alignment of the tracker support points. These details can affect the installation process and the alignment of the overall tracking structure.
To address the project requirements, Kseng provided customized foundation design drawings for coordinating the KST-1P system with the customer-prepared concrete piers.
When a solar tracker needs to be installed on customer-prepared concrete foundations, the compatibility between the foundation layout and the tracker structure becomes an important part of project engineering.
For this 1MW solar tracker project in Italy, Kseng supplied customized foundation design drawings to support the coordination of the KST-1P structure with the existing foundation arrangement.
The foundation locations need to correspond to the designated support positions of the solar tracking system. Foundation center points, spacing and support layouts should be checked against the approved project drawings before installation.
Comparing the design drawings with the as-built foundation conditions helps the project team identify potential discrepancies in advance. If the actual foundation positions or dimensions differ from the design, the differences should be reviewed by the responsible engineers before tracker installation proceeds.
A single-axis solar tracking system relies on coordinated structural positioning and rotation-axis alignment. Differences in support elevations can affect structural assembly, component connections and overall alignment.
Foundation design and construction coordination should therefore consider the required top elevations, support positions, connection interfaces and applicable construction tolerances. Confirming these details before installation helps the team assess whether the prepared foundations are consistent with the tracker design.
Concrete pier foundations generally require a defined connection arrangement between the foundation and the tracker support structure. Depending on the project design, relevant details may include anchor-bolt positioning, connection components, foundation dimensions and applicable structural loads.
The final anchoring method and foundation parameters must be determined from the approved project drawings and engineering calculations. Foundation adequacy, reinforcement, anchorage capacity and construction quality should be verified by the responsible project professionals based on geotechnical information, structural requirements and applicable local standards.
For this project, the concrete pier foundations were prepared by the customer. Kseng's scope covered the KST-1P solar tracker solution and customized foundation design drawings, not the construction or installation of the concrete foundations.
Using customer-prepared foundations requires close coordination between the tracker design and the actual site conditions. Before installation, the project team should confirm that the as-built foundations match the approved design in terms of positioning, dimensions, elevations and connection interfaces.
This coordination is especially important for single-axis tracking systems, where the support structure and rotation axis need to be aligned according to the system design. Identifying discrepancies before installation can help reduce avoidable on-site adjustments and improve coordination between the foundation and tracker installation teams.
In this Italian project, Kseng's customized foundation design drawings provided a design reference for coordinating the KST-1P structure with the concrete piers prepared by the customer. The approach addressed the project's foundation constraints while maintaining a clear division of responsibilities between the tracker solution and foundation construction.
Compared with fixed-tilt mounting structures, a single-axis solar tracker actively adjusts the orientation of PV modules during the day. This allows project developers to consider dynamic tracking as an option for improving solar energy capture under suitable conditions.
When evaluating a solar tracking system, project developers, EPC contractors and system integrators should consider several factors together:
Energy generation potential: Assess the potential energy yield based on local solar resources, module configuration and the selected tracking strategy.
Structural compatibility: Match the tracker configuration to the PV modules, array layout, site conditions and applicable design loads.
Foundation requirements: Evaluate soil conditions, foundation construction methods and the connection between the foundation and tracker structure.
Installation and maintenance: Plan for installation access, operating clearances and future inspection and maintenance requirements.
Project economics: Compare equipment and foundation costs, installation requirements, maintenance needs and expected energy production.
The suitability of a solar tracker should be determined through a project-specific technical and economic assessment rather than by relying on a single product specification or installed capacity figure.
Solar PV projects differ in their soil conditions, terrain, foundation methods, module configurations and structural requirements. Selecting an appropriate solar tracking system therefore involves both product selection and project-specific design coordination.
For this 1MW project in Italy, Kseng provided the KST-1P single-axis solar tracker solution along with customized foundation design drawings to support coordination between the tracker structure and the customer-prepared cast-in-place concrete piers.
This case highlights the value of considering foundation interfaces and site constraints early in the project design process. For projects where conventional pile driving is not feasible or foundations have already been prepared, early coordination between the tracker design and foundation arrangement can help the project team identify installation requirements before work begins.
Kseng provides solar mounting and tracking solutions for a range of PV applications. Project-specific system configurations and engineering requirements should be confirmed according to site conditions and the relevant technical documentation.
The 1MW KST-1P solar tracker project in Italy demonstrates how project-specific design coordination can help address foundation constraints in ground-mounted solar PV installations.
Because conventional pile driving was not feasible under the site's soil conditions, the customer prepared cast-in-place concrete pier foundations in advance. Kseng provided the KST-1P single-axis solar tracking solution and customized foundation design drawings to support coordination between the tracker structure and the prepared foundations.
By combining single-axis tracking technology with project-specific engineering support, the solution addressed the need to coordinate the tracker system with the site's foundation arrangement. Final structural and foundation suitability must still be confirmed by the responsible project engineers according to the approved design and local requirements.
Planning a solar tracker project with customer-prepared concrete foundations? Contact Kseng to discuss your site conditions, KST-1P system configuration and customized foundation design requirements.
