In 2023, the global utility-scale solar market reached a critical turning point. According to industry reports, ground-mounted solar solutions set new records in technological innovation, cost optimization, and project deployment speed.
Bifacial modules + single‑axis trackers become standard
Over 70% of newly built ground‑mounted plants adopted the “bifacial module + single‑axis tracker” configuration, increasing annual energy yield by 15–22% compared to fixed‑tilt systems.
System costs hit historic lows
Thanks to larger‑format cells (182/210mm) and higher‑voltage inverters, the average installed cost of ground‑mount PV systems dropped by about 10% year‑on‑year in 2023, falling below $0.25/W in some regions.
Digitalization and smart O&M
Drone inspections, AI‑based fault diagnosis, and cleaning robots were deployed at scale in ground‑mount plants, boosting O&M efficiency by over 30%.
Emerging market boom
Regions such as the Middle East, Chile, and South Africa launched multiple gigawatt‑scale ground‑mount projects thanks to excellent solar resources and low land costs, pushing global new ground‑mount capacity beyond 150 GW.
Eco‑friendly land use
Agrivoltaics and solar‑grazing models matured further, enabling crop cultivation or livestock grazing under/around panels, thereby improving land‑use efficiency.
Overall, ground‑mounted solar solutions became one of the most cost‑effective electricity sources in 2023 and will continue to dominate renewable energy growth for years to come.