Built Robotics gets funding to help drive down solar costs

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide over $1.3 million in funding to Built Robotics‘ autonomous piling robots project, which will automate the pile driving processes associated with constructing utility-scale solar farms.

The design and piloting of first and second-generation prototype robots has the potential to reduce piling time and labour costs by approximately 82% and 88% respectively, increasing installation efficiency and safety.

“Australia is a technology hub for renewable energy, and Built Robotics is honoured to be working with ARENA to continue inventing better ways of building solar farms,” Built Robotics general manager and VP of business development Paul Kelly said.