“Future of solar”: Robots put finishing touches on large Victoria PV project

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:13:11 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://reneweconomy.com.au/future-of-solar-robots-put-finishing-touches-on-large-victoria-pv-project/>

"Engie has finished the third trial of robot helpers at its 250 megawatt (MW)
Goorambat East solar project in Victoria, proving up what it says is the future
of solar development in Australia.

The final robot, a panel installer from US robotics company Luminous, was
funded by a $4.9 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency
(ARENA) as part of its $100 million Solar ScaleUp Challenge.

Chinese company Leapting, which also ran a trial in July on the Goorambat East
project, says its technology can replace a human team of up to four people and
allow heavier panels to be installed.

But as the video below shows, humans are still needed for the details."

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