Project Spotlight｜Light of Ravenna: Elevated Tracker on Site

In Ravenna, northern Italy, Grace Solar has successfully commissioned a solar project utilizing its elevated single-axis tracker system. Located at the junction of the Po Valley and the Adriatic Sea, Ravenna's low-lying terrain and marine climate, characterized by seasonal strong winds and salt-laden air, place special demands on the wind resistance and corrosion resistance of solar structures. Grace Solar's elevated tracker, with its highly customizable design and intelligent tracking technology, ensures both power generation efficiency and system reliability in these challenging local conditions.

Elevation for Flooding

The project site in Ravenna is low-lying and prone to partial water accumulation during the rainy season, which poses a flooding risk to traditional, lower-mounted systems. By increasing the ground clearance, Grace Solar's tracker effectively protects the?electrical control systems, solar panels, and drive components?from water exposure, while also allowing space for vegetation growth, enhancing ecological compatibility. Furthermore, the area is consistently affected by sea winds, with particularly strong gusts during extreme weather. Through structural simulation and wind tunnel testing, Grace Solar implemented a reinforced design, ensuring operational stability and effectively reducing system risk.

Tracking for Yield

The system features an intelligent tracking algorithm that adjusts the panel angle in real-time based on the sun's position and weather conditions, increasing energy generation by approximately 15%–20% compared to traditional fixed-tilt structures. While Ravenna has moderate solar resources with a high proportion of diffuse light, the tracking system effectively captures incident light from different angles throughout the day, significantly boosting efficiency.

Localized Deployment

During implementation, Grace Solar collaborated closely with local Italian engineering teams, strictly adhering to EU CE certification standards and relevant safety regulations. This ensured full compliance throughout the entire process, from foundation construction to?control system?integration. The main structure utilizes a modular design with pre-assembled nodes, reducing on-site installation complexity. Coupled with the efficient work of the local construction team, the project was commissioned ahead of schedule.

The successful application of Grace Solar's elevated tracker in Ravenna demonstrates its technical advantages in coping with waterlogging, high salinity, and strong winds. Looking ahead, Grace Solar will continue to provide more customized, high-efficiency mounting solutions tailored to the climatic and topographic conditions of Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, helping global PV plants achieve higher energy yields and ensuring long-term operational reliability.