The PV module installation robot can ensure precise installation and reduce labor costs.
A photovoltaic (PV) module installation robot for the 45MW PV Power Plant Project in Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe, built by POWERCHINA, completed on-site commissioning and went into operation on Aug 10.
The project site features rugged terrain, intense sunlight, and complex construction conditions. Traditional PV module installation relies on manual handling and alignment, which involves high labor intensity, high labor costs, and risks such as module damage and outdoor safety hazards.
The newly deployed crawler-type PV module installation robot is equipped with a multi-axis robotic arm and a vacuum suction device. It can autonomously complete the entire process of PV panel retrieval, transport, and precise positioning, adapting well to complex field conditions.
Following the deployment of this intelligent equipment, the need for manual handling has been reduced, easing the workload for local workers. It has also improved module installation accuracy, accelerated construction, and achieved multiple benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, and cost reduction.
This marks the first use of intelligent construction equipment in Zimbabwe and serves as a valuable application of POWERCHINA's intelligent construction technology in Africa, injecting scientific and technological momentum into local new energy project development.
Moving forward, POWERCHINA will continue to strengthen its technological innovation capabilities across the entire industrial chain, using sci-tech innovation to drive high-quality performance in overseas engineering projects and empower the global green and low-carbon energy transition.
