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Bloomberg: Robots Are Fueling the Next Wave of Solar Farm Development

To relieve a series of bottlenecks to getting steel in the ground, developers and startups are automating solar installation.

Bloomberg: Robots and Specialized Software Open New Solar Farm Development Opportunities

Startup Planted Solar is working to speed up the timeline for developing and deploying power plants that harness the sun.

Planted Solar and Cultivate Power Announce 11 MW Community Solar Development in Chicago Metro Area to Deliver 2X the Energy per Acre over Conventional Solar Plants

Backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Khosla Ventures, Planted Solar Launches Rapid Solar Deployment Platform with Radically Simplified Array and Field Robotics

Ok, but what about _____?

Let’s run through some frequent questions and answers when considering Planted Solar. We'll discuss O&M, site selection, and array tech specs.

Lower impact on land. Higher project throughput.

Planted’s approach minimizes the hydrological impact of solar development by conforming to the existing terrain, lowering compaction, preserving vegetation, and a rapid construction timeline that reaches hydrological and soil stability faster.

Planted Solar Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Funds for Innovative Solar Technology

Funding will support development, demonstration, and validation of a novel ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) system.