What Arausol does

Arausol — legally Arau Technik GmbH — is a German, family-run manufacturer and project developer of photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems, headquartered in Schorndorf near Stuttgart with a northern regional office ("arausol Nord") in Malchow. Founded in 2009 by mechanical engineer Jaime Arau (who previously founded Arau Automation in 1980), the company designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs substructures for ground-mounted, agricultural, rooftop, and carport PV plants, with cumulative installed capacity claimed at over 5 GW across more than 16 years of operation. Its in-house product portfolio covers four application families: the FMS open-field (fixed-tilt) series, the HTS-V1 horizontal single-axis tracker, an Agri-PV family (AGRI-Z1/Z2 fence, AGRI-F1/F2 fixed, AGRI-D1/D2 roof systems) and a flat-roof/carport family (FDS-100 South, FDS-200 East-West, SDS-300 trapezoidal, and SCS-100/200/300 carports), supported by on-site roll-forming of structural steel components on profiling machines with 14-24 stations. Notable technical claims include a maintenance-free pivot bearing with ±55° tracking range on the HTS-V1, a foundation-free variant (FMS-V2B) for non-rammable terrain, and an AGRI-Z2 design said to deliver 11.3% higher specific yield than standard agri-PV fences.

The business model combines three revenue streams: hardware sales of in-house manufactured mounting systems, project and construction services covering project analytics, geological surveys, permits, structural engineering, on-site ramming, DC/AC electrical installation, transformer and medium-voltage connection, and commissioning, and turnkey delivery of complete PV plants. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific — no list prices or tier plans are published — and the go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales via Vertriebsmitarbeiter, supplemented by channel partnerships and representation at international trade fairs such as Intersolar Europe 2026. The customer base spans solar park developers and EPCs (its primary segment), agricultural businesses using dual-use land, commercial and industrial building owners (notably IKEA Berlin 820 kWp and IKEA Milan 710 kWp rooftop installations), and solar carport customers. Arausol is certified to EN ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, is a member of BSW-Solar, and is currently executing the Weissach im Tal 11.6 MWp + 20 MWh flagship with Sigenergy and Memodo, scheduled for July 2026 grid connection.

Name

Arausol

Legal name

arausol - Arau Technik GmbH

Website

https://arausol.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arausol (Arau Technik GmbH) is a German, family-run manufacturer and turnkey project developer of photovoltaic mounting systems for utility-scale, agricultural, commercial rooftop, and carport solar installations, serving EPCs and developers across Europe and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Mounting Systems / Photovoltaic Substructures

NAICS

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Mounting, Racking, Trackers & Structural BOS Manufacturing (EUAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

Keywords

• Solar mounting systems
• Photovoltaic substructures
• Agri-PV racking
• Ground-mount solar systems
• Solar carport structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Schorndorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales – PV Mounting Systems: Sale of in-house manufactured PV mounting systems across multiple product lines (FMS, HTS, AGRI, FDS, SDS, SCS) for ground-mount, agri-PV, rooftop, and carport applications. Revenue recognized on delivery of components.
2. Project & Construction Services: End-to-end project services including project analytics, land assessment, geological surveys, probe ramming, complete park planning, permits, structural analysis, grid connection concepts, on-site construction management, ramming, mounting, DC/AC electrical installation, transformer/medium-voltage connection, and commissioning.
3. Turnkey PV Plant Delivery: Full turnkey delivery of complete PV plants including delivery, fencing, and commissioning on behalf of customers, bundling hardware and services into project-based contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arausol manufactures and sells proprietary photovoltaic mounting systems — including ground-mount (FMS series), single-axis trackers (HTS-V1), agri-PV dual-use systems (AGRI series), flat-roof and trapezoidal roof systems (FDS-100, FDS-200, SDS-300), and modular solar carports (SCS series) — and delivers complete turnkey PV projects covering project analytics, structural engineering, in-house manufacturing, on-site ramming, mounting, DC/AC electrical installation, medium-voltage connection, and commissioning.

Product overview

Arausol (Arau Technik GmbH) operates as a single-vendor manufacturer of PV mounting hardware organized into a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on physical solar mounting systems rather than software. The portfolio is grouped into four application families: the FMS open-field (Freiland-Montagesystem) family — including the vertical and horizontal variants FMS-V2, FMS-V3, FMS-H6, FMS-V2B, FMS-V3-OW, and the HTS-V1 horizontal tracker — combined with the Agri-PV dual-use family (AGRI-Z1, AGRI-Z2 fence systems, AGRI-F1, AGRI-F2 fixed systems, and AGRI-D1, AGRI-D2 roof systems), the flat-roof family (FDS-100 South, FDS-200 East-West, and SDS-300 trapezoidal sheet roof), and the Solar Carport family (SCS-100 South, SCS-200 East-West, SCS-300 trapezoidal). The FMS series anchors the open-field offering, the AGRI series extends the same engineering into agrivoltaic applications, and the FDS/SDS/SCS lines cover commercial roof and carport use cases, together forming a complete hardware product line developed over 17+ years since the company was founded in 2009.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FMS-V2 Freiland-Montagesystem Open-field PV mounting system (Freiland-Montagesystem) configured for 2 modules arranged vertically. Part of arausol's FMS family of ground-mount substructures used in utility-scale solar parks.
• FMS-V3 Freiland-Montagesystem Open-field PV mounting system configured for 3 modules arranged vertically, expanding capacity per mounting unit compared to FMS-V2 for utility-scale solar parks.
• FMS-H6 Freiland-Montagesystem Open-field PV mounting system configured for 6 modules arranged horizontally, enabling high-density open-field PV installations.
• FMS-V2B Foundation-Free Mounting System Foundation-free ground mounting system for non-rammable terrain such as landfills, supporting multiple foundation types including rammed, concrete, borehole, steel pressure plate, cylinder, block, and strip foundations.
• FMS-V3-OW East-West Fixed-Tilt System Fixed-tilt 2-post system with 3 modules vertically stacked per side in east-west orientation; hot-dip galvanized posts, thick-film galvanized module and cross beams, V2A stainless steel screws for long service life and bifacial/dual-orientation yield optimization.
• HTS-V1 Horizontal Single-Axis Tracking System Maintenance-free pivot bearing with full-automatic east-west sun tracking, ±55° swivel range, vertical module arrangement, and pre-fabricated elements for fast on-site assembly, increasing energy yield over fixed-tilt open-field systems.
• AGRI-Z1 Agri-PV Fence System Agri-PV fence system with East-West orientation, designed to combine agricultural use of land with elevated PV generation, allowing machinery and animals to pass underneath.
• AGRI-Z2 Agri-PV Fence System (High) South-oriented bifacial modules mounted horizontally at 15° tilt with 8–15 m row spacing; achieves 11.3% higher specific yield than standard agri-PV fence systems.
• AGRI-F1 Agri-PV Fixed System Agri-PV fixed system with East-West orientation, providing a static elevated structure suitable for crop cultivation underneath or alongside the modules.
• AGRI-F2 Agri-PV Fixed System (South) Agri-PV fixed system oriented South for dual-use agriculture and solar generation in static configurations.
• AGRI-D1 Agri-PV Roof System Agri-PV roof system with East-West orientation, integrating solar mounting with farm-roof applications for combined agricultural and PV use.
• FDS-100 South Flat-Roof System Ballast-free flat-roof mounting system with south orientation; horizontal module mounting; no roof penetration; system weight ~5 kg/m²; max surface load 18 kg/m².
• FDS-200 East-West Flat-Roof System East-west oriented flat-roof system; aluminum EN AW-6063 T66 with stainless steel A2 fasteners; ~3 kg/m² system weight; max 15 kg/m² surface load; no roof penetration.
• SDS-300 Trapezoidal Sheet Roof System Low-weight trapezoidal/sandwich roof system with no pre-drilling; integrated EPDM seal; aluminum or V2A stainless elements; 0.6–1.5 mm sheet thickness range; 5–40° roof pitch.
• SCS-Series Solar Carport Modular System Cantilevered modular carport available as shed-roof or Y-steel-frame design; ground anchoring with clamped supports requires no earthworks or above-ground foundations; supports 1/2/4/8+ parking spaces and EV charging integration.
• Turnkey PV Project Delivery End-to-end project services including project analytics (land assessment, geological surveys, probe ramming), complete park planning, permits, structural analysis, grid connection concepts, on-site construction management, ramming, mounting, DC/AC electrical installation, transformer/medium-voltage connection, and commissioning, plus full turnkey delivery including fencing and commissioning on behalf of customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5+ GW of installed PV capacity worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• SigenergyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Co-development partner on Europe's largest DC-coupled utility-scale PV plant in Weissach im Tal, Germany. The project combines 11.6 MWp of solar capacity with 20 MWh of decentralized battery storage using 1,660 Sigenergy battery modules, with grid connection scheduled for July 2026. Arausol is handling construction and grid connection.
• MemodocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026Distributor partner in the Weissach im Tal, Germany utility-scale PV + storage project. Memodo brings Sigenergy's storage technology together with Arausol's mounting and construction services to realize Europe's largest DC-coupled decentralized-storage PV plant (11.6 MWp + 20 MWh).
• LOVE FOR LIFE (non-profit)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Long-standing partnership supporting the IMAGINE LIGHT humanitarian solar project in the Amazon and Central American rainforests (Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama). Arausol develops and builds the mounting systems and provides technical know-how; since 2016, more than 500 Solar Home Systems have been installed for seven indigenous peoples, with local technicians trained for installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW-Solar)minorOthersIndustry association membership: arausol is a member of BSW-Solar, the leading German solar and storage industry association, enabling close exchange with industry experts and active participation in the further development of the German solar industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mounting Systems GmbH: Mounting Systems is a German manufacturer of PV mounting structures for ground-mount, rooftop, and carport applications, with global project references. Directly comparable to Arausol as a mid-sized German specialist offering site-specific engineered mounting solutions.
• Solarmont: Solarmont is an Italian PV mounting systems manufacturer specializing in ground-mount and tracker solutions with European and international project references. Comparable to Arausol in fixed-tilt ground-mount product positioning and European EPC customer base.
• Schletter Group: Schletter Group is one of Europe's largest PV mounting system manufacturers, offering ground-mount, rooftop, and carport solutions with in-house steel manufacturing. Directly comparable to Arausol as a German-headquartered PV mounting specialist serving utility-scale and commercial rooftop customers across Europe.
• RBI Solar: RBI Solar is a US-based manufacturer of solar mounting systems for ground-mount and rooftop applications, serving utility-scale and commercial customers. Direct peer to Arausol in engineered, custom-configured mounting for site-specific ground conditions.
• K2 Systems: K2 Systems is a German manufacturer of PV mounting systems for pitched-roof, flat-roof, and ground-mount applications, distributed internationally. Direct peer to Arausol with comparable product breadth (roof + ground) and a similarly engineering-led, mid-sized German manufacturer positioning.
• PV Hardware (PVH): PV Hardware is a Spanish manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed structures for utility-scale PV plants, with international project references including Latin America. Directly comparable to Arausol in fixed-tilt and tracker product lines, serving global utility-scale developers.
• STi Norland: STi Norland is a Spanish-headquartered global supplier of solar trackers and fixed-tilt ground mounting systems, with multi-GW deployment worldwide. Direct peer to Arausol's open-ground mounting business, competing on utility-scale PV projects across European and Latin American markets.

Regional players

• IBC Solar: IBC Solar is a major German PV system house and EPC, offering mounting hardware, distribution, and turnkey project delivery in the DACH region. Comparable to Arausol as a German-headquartered integrated PV system house serving overlapping commercial and utility customers.

Broad incumbents

• Nextracker: Nextracker is the global market leader in solar trackers (used in utility-scale PV), now part of Flex. Overlaps with Arausol's HTS-V1 tracker line but at vastly greater scale, capital access, and geographic reach, representing a competitive benchmark rather than a head-to-head rival at Arausol's size.
• Trinasolar: Trinasolar is one of the world's largest vertically integrated PV manufacturers, including a tracker and fixed-tilt mounting subsidiary (Trina Tracker / Solar Steel). Competes with Arausol in ground-mount structures and tracker supply but as part of a much broader module-and-balance-of-system portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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