A startup founded by two MIT alumni, called Charge Robotics , has developed a fully automated system for rapidly assembling and installing entire solar farm sections. This technology can be transported into portable factories that speed up construction and make solar energy accessible on a global scale.
The Charge Robotics system: Efficiency at every step
The process begins with the assembly of components such as rails, brackets, and solar panels using a state-of-the-art robotic system. Once the sections are completed, a robotic vehicle transports them to their final location, autonomously placing them on the worksite.
According to Banks Hunter, CEO and founder of the company, this system transforms the way solar farms are built , moving from a manual and laborious process to a mass-produced model that can be executed more quickly, safely, and efficiently.
Furthermore, the implementation of this technology could allow multiple factories to operate simultaneously in the same location, operating 24/7. This means projects can be completed in much shorter timescales.
Since its founding in 2021, Charge Robotics has received a $22 million investment to carry out its first commercial deployments. The company has demonstrated the success of its system by working with SOLV Energy , one of the largest solar installers in the United States, and has successfully completed a test solar farm using its technology.
The company’s founders, Hunter and Max Justicz, affirm that solar energy remains a key element for a more sustainable future. They also assert that their technology will enable the transition to an energy grid based on renewable sources, under a much faster, more efficient, and lower-cost production structure.
The solar energy industry continues to face enormous challenges in meeting the growing demand for clean energy, and companies like Charge Robotics are playing an important role in overcoming these commercial challenges. With portable factories enabling the rapid and efficient installation of solar farms, the promise of more accessible and affordable solar energy is closer than ever.
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