Kinematics, a motion control specialist, completed its acquisition of P4Q, a company specializing in solar tracker controllers, industrial automation, sensors and cloud-based monitoring. By integrating P4Q’s electronics portfolio — including over 1 million solar controllers deployed across 2,400 solar sites globally — with Kinematics’ installed base of 2.9 million solar actuators, the combined company becomes the world’s largest supplier of motion control technology for solar trackers supporting more than 134 GW of solar installations worldwide.
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P4Q produces full-stack electronics, including its tracker controls brand, Suntrack, which will complement Kinematics actuation systems. This acquisition allows Kinematics to provide a complete solution for solar tracker motion technology, simplifying design integration and supply for solar tracker OEMs.
“This acquisition creates increased scale, expanded global support and unified motion control solutions,” said John Payne, CEO of Kinematics. “By combining our strengths, we’re setting new standards for intelligent solar tracking technology. Our expanded portfolio of solutions will improve solar plant production, increase reliability and enhance value to accelerate the growth and adoption of solar energy on a global scale.”
The acquisition builds on Kinematics’ recent advancements in motion control, including its ST Series actuators launched in 2024, which feature a maintenance-free design and up to 50% more holding torque in a smaller form factor than previous actuator models.
“Our integration into Kinematics will enhance our business and create new opportunities for our team. Innovation is in our DNA, and we will continue providing disruptive solutions to our clients as well as excellent service” said Aitor Alapont, CEO of P4Q.
The combined company will be headquartered in the United States, with R&D in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific region. Kinematics will now have six manufacturing centers, including the United States and Europe, and seven service centers located globally.
“This milestone will create synergies, expand our portfolio of products and services, and optimize our global operations, undoubtedly providing a significant boost to all our business verticals” said Noemí Pérez, commercial director at P4Q.
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