Maximo is a first-of-its-kind AI-powered robot solution to help construction teams meet growing solar energy demand
Launched by AES, Maximo can install solar panels in half the time and half the cost. It enhances the safety and scalability of solar installation by automating the heavy lifting for placing and attaching solar modules.
Maximo’s AI-powered features include:
- AI-Powered Computer Vision: Ensures precise panel placement, enhancing installation accuracy.
- Continuous Learning: Adapting for optimal performance and driving efficiency improvements.
- Image reconstruction: Proprietary generative AI pipeline that reconstructs images obscured by glare or related lighting conditions.
Andrés Gluski, AES President and CEO, commented: “Maximo is the first proven solar installation robot on the market.
“We are facing unprecedented increases in demand, driven in large part by the rise of AI and data centers, and innovations like these will be fundamental for accelerating our ability to bring projects online faster and with greater efficiency.”
According to the IEA, solar annual additions are expected to triple by 2035, and the workforce will need to double.
Maximo can perform in a wide range of climates and lighting conditions. It will be used in the construction of the 2 GW Bellefield project in Kern County, California, the largest solar-plus-storage project in the US, under contract with Amazon.
“Today, the US solar industry is setting an impressive pace, installing about 15,000 modules per hour, weighing one million pounds. Looking ahead, this installation rate is projected to reach 50,000 modules per hour by 2035,” said Chris Shelton, AES Chief Product Officer.
“In response to this exponential growth, we are scaling Maximo, deploying fleets of continually improving robots to empower our teams for faster and more competitive installations.”
