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Revolution in solar energy! Robot that installs solar panels alone, works with 25% more performance, being able to replace the work of the Technician and Operator
Solar energy: Goodbye technicians? New robot that installs solar panels promises a revolution in the field of renewable energy. A Terabase Energy is a pioneering solar panel company that successfully completed the first commercial solar panel installation with this autonomous robot.
Also known as a construction automation platform, this incredible robot installed 17 MW on the 225 MV White Wing Ranch project in Yuma County, Arizona.
Terabase robot building its first solar power plant
Robot can improve work productivity by 25% compared to traditional installations
With Autonomous robot Terafab no longer needs to lift heavy steel pipes and photovoltaic panels by hand, representing an innovation that until now no company had achieved in the solar energy sector.
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Terabase Energy emphasizes that the robot can improve work productivity by 25% compared to traditional installations using only human labor. Likewise, it significantly improves the working conditions of solar technicians.
Solar Power Works: Robot Can Operate in Remote Locations with Difficult Environmental Conditions
The precision of the Robot makes it possible to completely return the solar panel packaging for reuse by the manufacturer. Terafab's success is not limited to just automating an activity, but to the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), a digital twin, and data analysis.
Construction management promises to bring solar energy to remote locations with difficult environmental conditions is also improved.
Will Terafab create new jobs or retire solar energy technicians?
Terabase said the Robot will double labor productivity in solar energy when compared to traditional utility-scale installation methods. The system offers high throughput, 24/7 operation, and modularity to enable rapid ramp-ups and higher solar field construction speeds, significantly reducing project timelines.
“We successfully tested Terafab last year, building 10 MW of a 400 MW site in Texas. Today’s launch is the next step towards rapid commercial scale-up,” said Matt Campbell, CEO and co-founder of Terabase.
Calm! Despite the incredible performance of the robot, which became known as an automated 'field factory' capable of doubling the facility's productivity by operating 24/7, Terafab does not pose a threat to manufacturing jobs. On the contrary, when looking at the positive side, it improves the conditions of solar technicians and operators, and offers an effective solution to the problem of labor shortages in the solar energy industry.
The work on this robot is part of a historic project, carried out in collaboration with Energia Renovável de Sotavento (LRE) and EPC RES. "This milestone marks a pivotal moment in our mission to accelerate the deployment of solar power plants to meet the terawatt-scale demands of the future," said Matt Campbell, CEO of Terabase Energy.
The solar industry moves towards a prosperous future with the help of Terafab
This project delivered record-breaking large-scale metrics that serve as validation of the potential that digital technology and automation have. A giant leap forward in the solar energy industry, bringing Terabase Energy, and its partners, to the forefront.
"White Wing Ranch demonstrates that the technology of Terabase can drive substantial progress in the safety, quality, cost and schedule of solar energy construction. We are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead,” said Will Schultek, vice president of construction at RES.
Terafab robot, a historic project with great profits
“Our partnership with Leeward Renewable Energy and RES not only validated the effectiveness of the Terafab Autonomous Robot system, but also laid the groundwork for future solar energy projects. Additionally, the Terafab system was implemented in conjunction with our Construct digital twin software to manage and supervise the construction of solar power plants, demonstrating the interoperability of our existing product offerings with physical field applications,” he added.
“The benefits demonstrated using Robots on this solar energy project underscore the transformative potential of automation in advancing construction practices, allowing us to accelerate and de-risk our project portfolio,” said Sam Mangrum, Executive Vice President of Execution of LRE projects. He added: “As the renewable energy landscape continues to evolve, LRE is committed to adopting cutting-edge technologies and partnering with innovators like Terabase Energy.
