Nextracker to Supply Solar Trackers for Greece’s Largest PV Project

U.S.-based solar tracker Nextracker has been selected to supply its NX Horizon solar tracking systems to the 550 MW Oricheio PPC Ptolemaida solar photovoltaic (PV) park, currently under construction in Western Macedonia.

Once completed, this flagship project will be the largest solar PV park in Greece and one of the largest in Europe.

The project is owned by PPC Renewables (PPCR), a subsidiary of Greece’s main utility, Public Power Corporation (PPC), and is being developed by construction major Terna S.A. It is now approaching its final phase of construction. The massive solar farm is being built on a repurposed former coal mine, marking a critical step in Greece’s transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.

Howard Wenger, President of Nextracker, emphasised the significance of the project amid Europe’s evolving energy priorities. “The 550 MW Oricheio PPC Ptolemaida solar project is an important step to increase energy independence in Europe and de-risk capacity shortages for the region,” he said.

A Major Boost to National Power Supply

Once operational, the solar park is expected to supply 1.8 percent of Greece’s annual electricity needs, making it a cornerstone in the country’s renewable energy ambitions.

It is also aligned with Greece’s updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), which now targets 82 percent of electricity generation from renewable energy sources by 2030, up from an earlier goal of 66 percent.

Nextracker’s Continued Market Leadership

Nextracker continues to dominate the global solar tracker industry. According to Wood Mackenzie, the company is both the European and global market leader, having shipped over 130 GW of solar trackers worldwide.

In 2024, Nextracker retained the top global supplier position for the tenth consecutive year, shipping 28.5 GW, which accounted for 26 percent of global market share. The firm also reported 39 percent year-over-year growth. The solar tracker provider surpassed 10 GW of solar tracker deployments in India.

The global solar tracker market had a record year in 2024, shipping 111 GW of product worldwide. This represents 20 percent growth year-over-year for shipments of ground-mount solar tracker systems.