Tag: automation
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Robots on the rise | Part 2 | Factory efficiency is coming to the solar jobsite
Automation continues to transform solar construction sites. Previously, we looked at O&M and site prep solutions. In this installment, we’ll highlight innovative robotic installation technology that is improving efficiency and quality for larger scale solar projects. Terabase Energy unveiled its Terafab automated construction system in May. The new digital field factory solution aims to increase……
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Terabase completes first commercial deployment of automated solar construction system
Terabase Energy completed the first commercial deployment of its automated field factory solution. Solar Builder previously reported on the launch of the company’s Terafab system and a $25 million investment to further scale up the solar construction solution. Now, the Terafab construction automation platform has entered the mainstream, having installed a 17 MW subset of……
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Automated pile drivers
Construction equipment manufacturer Vermeer has been building pile drivers for about 12 years, says lead product manager Ed Savage. However, recent developments in the solar industry have led to the technology becoming more popular in large-scale installations. “The solar industry has grown fast the last couple years,” Savage says. “They’re starting to see the same……
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Robots on the rise | Part 1 | Solar jobsite automation provides more than meets the eye
This is a feature from the Q3 issue of Solar Builder magazine. Stay tuned for Part 2 in the Q4 issue. Automated technology is transforming solar construction sites across the United States. As the solar industry continues its rapid expansion, keeping up with demand poses a challenge for project owners and EPCs. The constant drive……
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Terabase raises $25M to accelerate digital, automation solutions
Terabase Energy has secured $25 million in new financing to support the commercial scale-up of the company’s Terafab construction automation system. “The sustained financial backing we’re receiving is representative of the cross-industry enthusiasm surrounding Terabase’s mission,” said Matt Campbell, CEO and cofounder of Terabase. “This funding will enable us to expedite the scaling of Terafab production……