As Italy’s photovoltaic sector continues to grow and utility-scale projects gain momentum, agrivoltaic solutions and advanced tracker technologies are emerging as key tools for optimizing land use and improving plant performance.
During KEY – The Energy Transition Expo 2026 in Rimini, Review Energy spoke with Pedro Romero, Sales Director for Europe, and Eli Chen, Product Manager at ESET Solar, about the rapid development of the Italian solar market, the increasing role of agrivoltaic systems across Europe, and the company’s latest tracker technologies designed for these applications.
According to Romero, Italy is currently experiencing one of the most dynamic phases in its photovoltaic development, particularly in the utility-scale segment.
“The market in Italy is developing greatly,” he explained. “We are seeing strong growth in utility-scale projects both in the north and the south of the country, and increasingly larger plants are being planned for the coming years.”
Romero noted that this trend reflects a broader shift in the Italian solar market, where projects have historically been smaller but are now evolving toward larger installations with stronger development pipelines.
One of the most significant trends shaping the Italian market is the rapid development of advanced agrivoltaic projects, supported by regulatory frameworks that encourage the integration of photovoltaic generation with agricultural activities.
ESET Solar is already actively involved in this segment. According to Romero, the company is currently supplying trackers for several agrivoltaic installations in Italy.
“We are already building a number of projects in Italy, particularly advanced agrivoltaic projects,” he explained. “We have supplied trackers for four 1 MW projects where the construction phase is starting this week.”
In addition to these installations, the company is also working on new opportunities, including a potential 200 MW project that could soon be finalized.
These developments highlight the increasing scale and ambition of photovoltaic projects in the country, as developers move toward larger and more complex installations.
At KEY 2026, ESET Solar presented its ESEEK-Steady solar tracker, a system designed to improve structural stability while maintaining efficient use of materials.
The tracker features a diamond-shaped torsional tube, a design that enhances structural resistance while reducing the overall weight of the mounting system.
According to Romero, this configuration ensures high mechanical stability while enabling efficient operation in challenging environmental conditions.
“It is a very stable tracker,” he said. “The design includes a locking position at 60 degrees and a metal-to-metal contact that ensures the structure remains secure and stable.”
Eli Chen, Product Manager at ESET Solar, explained that the design combines the advantages of different structural geometries to improve durability and performance.
“Our tracker uses a diamond-shaped tube that combines the benefits of round and square structures,” Chen noted. “This allows it to withstand strong winds while maintaining structural strength.”
The solution has been developed with a particular focus on the European agrivoltaic market, where systems often require higher mounting structures to allow agricultural activity beneath photovoltaic installations.
ESET Solar is positioning its technology to support these developments across several European markets, including Italy and France, where agrivoltaic installations are expected to play an increasingly important role in future solar deployments.
Founded in 2021, the company has rapidly expanded its presence in the photovoltaic mounting systems sector through vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and a global production network. With multiple manufacturing bases and an annual production capacity exceeding 30 GW of solar mounting systems, ESET Solar aims to support developers worldwide with integrated mounting and tracker solutions.
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