ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation
(NYSE: AES) today announced the launch of Atlas, a new
first-of-its-kind solar installation robot. Atlas represents a
major advance in solar energy technology, making it faster, more
efficient and safer to construct new solar facilities. Atlas
was designed by AES through a multi-year innovation process and
built in cooperation with Calvary Robotics and other third
parties.
The new Atlas robot from AES enables the rapid deployment of new
solar resources at scale to help meet the demand for greener
energy.
For markets and organizations to stay on track to achieve their
net-zero emissions commitments, 455 GW of new solar facilities
globally would be required each year through 2030, according to
BNEF, which is more than three times the amount of capacity
installed in 2020. Electricity plays a central role in the
net-zero future, and solar energy is an increasingly attractive
option as one of the most cost effective and abundant renewable
energy resources. The new Atlas robot from AES enables the rapid
deployment of new solar resources at scale to help meet the demand
for greener energy.
"Stakeholder commitment to a net-zero carbon energy future has
never been higher, but our industry risks not being able to
achieve this goal if we continue to adopt clean energy at the
current pace," said Chris Shelton,
AES Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer. "The
AI-enabled, first-of-its-kind Atlas robot automates the
construction of new solar resources, enabling a safer work
environment, shorter project timelines and lower overall energy
costs."
AES teams will use Atlas as a next generation tool in the
construction of new solar projects. Atlas will complement our
skilled workforce by keeping them safe and performing the heavy
lifting, placing and attachment of solar modules while adding new
high-tech jobs.
"We are proud of the work that we've been able to do with AES in
the development of Atlas at our Webster,
New York headquarters. Calvary is focused on utilizing our
expertise in advanced manufacturing to meet customer needs," said
Michael Marseglia, Calvary Robotics
Vice President for Robotics and Technology. "To achieve this
vision, we must rely on our most valuable assets, our talented
people working together. We strive to create an environment rich
with opportunity for learning, advancement and personal
fulfillment."
In addition to Atlas, AES' other innovations and investments to
reimagine solar energy from co-creating new solutions to meet
customer needs through operations and maintenance include:
- Combining solar energy with other technologies to work around
the clock for customers through our product that guarantees 24/7
clean energy on an hourly basis;
- Investing in 5B and its MAVERICK
technology, which enables the deployment of solar resources three
times as fast to deliver twice the amount of energy on the same
amount of land;
- Pioneering the world's first DC-coupled solar plus battery
storage solutions providing dispatchable clean energy; and
- Deploying solar robots from Ecoppia to automate the cleaning of
panels to ensure peak performance.
The work AES is doing to reimagine solar is helping
organizations meet their clean energy objectives while accelerating
the net-zero future of energy.
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy
company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many
stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener,
smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is
committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence,
while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy
transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For
more information, visit AES Reimagining Solar.
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