Robots to build solar farms: Cosmic Robotics receives funding

Cosmic Robotics has raised $4 million to develop robots that can build large solar farms.

A California-based company, Cosmic Robotics, has raised $4 million to develop robots that can build large solar farms. These robots, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), aim to make solar farm construction faster, cheaper, and more efficient.

Cosmic Robotics previously introduced its Cosmic-1A robot, which tackles the toughest tasks in solar farm setup. The company claims this robot can more than double daily productivity, allowing a single operator to install up to 1,000 solar panels a day. The robots are guided by Cosmic Robotics’ own AI system, called Particle, which helps them make real-time decisions, ensure high-quality installations, track equipment, and manage workflows.

The new funding will help Cosmic Robotics improve its robots to work in various weather conditions, paving the way for fully automated construction systems. This is a big deal for the solar energy industry, where robotic systems are becoming more popular. Other companies, like AES and Terabase in the U.S., are also building robots for solar farm construction, while firms in Israel, India, Italy, and South Africa are developing robots to clean solar panels from dust, sand, or snow.

Experts predict the global market for solar energy robots could grow to $12-15 billion by 2030, with a growth rate of about 18% per year, according to Grand View Research. By then, up to 70% of large solar power plants may rely on robots. However, these systems need to be affordable and able to handle different climates to succeed.

In places like Japan and China, there’s even talk of using robots to build solar power plants in space. In Russia, though, this technology is still uncommon, and it’s unclear if it would suit the country’s needs, though it could be useful in warmer southern regions.
Cosmic Robotics’ work is a step toward a future where clean energy projects are built faster and smarter with the help of robots.

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