A solar panel installation robot precisely places photovoltaic panels onto mounting structures with its mechanical arm at the Jinta Zhongguang Solar Project site in Jiuquan, Gansu province, on Dec 15. [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

On Dec 15, at the Jinta Zhongguang Solar 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) + 600 MW Photovoltaic (PV) Project construction site, a cutting-edge solar panel installation robot was seen in action, efficiently placing photovoltaic panels onto mounting structures with precision. 

Reports indicate, a single solar panel installation robot can install 80 to 100 panels per hour, surpassing manual labor by over fourfold. This not only reduces the physical strain on workers but also cuts project expenses, leading to a substantial boost in operational efficiency.

The innovative deployment of robots in large-scale solar energy projects marks a significant step forward in the integration of automation and renewable energy development, setting a new benchmark for the industry.