Robots Are Quietly Building the Future of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy developers are increasingly using automation and robotics to develop commercial-scale solar and wind farms, reducing manual labor and operational costs. Robotics companies are developing specialized machines to perform tasks such as installation, surveying, and maintenance.
Renewable energy developers are turning to automation and robotics to develop commercial-scale solar and wind farms. In California's Mojave Desert, AES used a fleet of Maximo robots to install 100 MW of solar capacity, doubling the pace of traditional installation. Robotics companies are developing machines to perform various tasks, including installation, surveying, and maintenance. Civ Robotics' CivDot robot can mark up to 3,000 layout points per day with high accuracy, while LEBO ROBOTICS' wind turbine maintenance robots inspect and repair turbines. The use of robotics is driven by a shortage of skilled labor and the need to reduce operational costs. Automation is being seen in various phases of renewable energy projects, from surveying to maintenance.
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