1. Terafab automated construction platform by Terabase Energy eliminates manual installation work in utility-scale solar projects.
2. Terafab system is being tested on pilot projects and the next generation, Terafab 2.0, is expected to be launched in mid-2025.
3. Terafab is best suited for solar projects greater than 50 MW, especially in challenging environments with difficult labor access and high ambient temperatures.
In March 2024, Solar Power World focused on installation tips for solar contractors, including insights from Terabase Energy CEO Matt Campbell on their automated construction platform, Terafab. The Terafab system is currently being tested on utility-sized solar projects, with a new version, Terafab 2.0, expected to launch in mid-2025.
The successful installation at the White Wing Ranch project in Arizona showcased the benefits of the Terafab system, including improved worker conditions in hot environments, elimination of manual lifting, increased productivity, and sustainability through PV module packaging reuse.
The Terafab system is best suited for projects over 50 MW to maximize cost-efficiency and is particularly beneficial for sites with challenging conditions. Workers alongside the Terafab system focus on operating machinery for assembly and installation, enhancing safety and production.
Setting up Terafab on site requires minimal preparation, as it is a self-contained unit with power and communication provisions. The automation, internet of things, digital twin, and data analytics of Terafab improve solar construction management in remote and challenging environments, offering a more efficient and sustainable approach for utility-scale solar projects.