Neoen uses a robot from the Chinese company Leapting that does the work of three or four men installing thousands of panels in a solar project in Australia. [Spanish]

Source: El Periódico de la Energía | Author: Not Specified | Read the full article in Spanish

In an exciting technological breakthrough, the solar energy industry is witnessing a remarkable innovation that could transform how solar panel installations are conducted. A Chinese company called Leapting has developed a revolutionary robot capable of dramatically increasing the efficiency of solar panel deployment.

Traditional solar panel installation requires multiple workers to manually place heavy panels, typically involving three to four people to handle modules weighing up to 30 kilograms. This manual process limits productivity, with teams typically installing around 90-120 modules during an eight-hour workday. The new robotic solution changes this completely, offering the ability to install between 60-90 modules per hour – a significant improvement that could potentially reduce overall construction time by up to 25%.

Neoen, a major renewable energy company, is at the forefront of implementing this technology. They plan to deploy the robot in an Australian solar park, with the ambitious goal of installing approximately 500,000 panels. This deployment comes as part of their expanding renewable energy portfolio in Australia, which includes multiple solar and wind projects across several states. By embracing advanced robotics, Neoen is not only increasing efficiency but also addressing potential labor shortages and reducing workplace safety risks associated with manual panel installation.

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