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China’s pace of solar panel installation is extremely fast. 🇨🇳 So, at peak times, China has been installing on the order of ~100 panels per second. That’s a lot of repetitive work to be done. Robots are now handling the solar panels, making installation faster, safer, making installations faster,...

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Max the VC 👨‍🚀vor 9 Monaten

We’re toast if we don’t get our act together soon

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Bobvor 9 Monaten

Great piece. China has been doing large scale solar for 6 reasons. 1. To save money (replace oil/coal) 2. To protect environment 3. To become energy independent in case there is oil embargo; 4. To create jobs 5. To reduce inflation 6. They had too much panel production capacity. Supporting AI was never a consideration. Their large solar projects started years before AI data center was a thing. But now they do understand it's great for AI so they move even faster on solar projects.

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Graham Flemingvor 9 Monaten

There is a lot of sun to catch and harvest

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Colbertvor 9 Monaten

Under standard assumptions, this looks like a textbook example of economies of scale. However, I might be wrong; there's usually a trade-off between efficiency and job displacement.

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FeiXiaoHao(非小号)vor 9 Monaten

Wow, this robotic installation is incredible! China's solar deployment in 2025 has been mind-blowing—adding over 280 GW this year alone, pushing cumulative capacity beyond 1.2 TW. The precision and speed of these robots are key to scaling renewables at this pace. Global leader in clean energy for a reason! ☀️🔋

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Cherokee Raidervor 9 Monaten

Chinese scams🖕🤡

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When stock gaps dare to fillvor 9 Monaten

China has 1/2 of the world's manufacturing robots. Not as relevant, but looks like SK and Singapore have a greater *density* of robot use.

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lee davidvor 9 Monaten

Makes you wonder why the price of silver has gone up....good investment 🤔

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Ryan Industrialistvor 9 Monaten

China installing 100 solar panels per second? That's the kind of automation that gets me excited. Robots handling heavy lifting while humans wire things up is perfect teamwork. The absolute last thing I'd want is manual panel hauling after seeing this.

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George Sawision MEvor 9 Monaten

Never see them being electrically connected or any signs of power inverters! Any details on wiring?

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Nikhil Chavdavor 9 Monaten

That's articulated robot on a tracked excavator (kind of) which is remotely operated

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Chris Ansteyvor 9 Monaten

They also put out the most CO2 by any country in the world from coal power.

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Connorvor 9 Monaten

You know you are over as a species when you learn how to destroy ecosystems with "green" energy.

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Tobe Duruvor 9 Monaten

robots and solar panels: a perfect match for efficiency

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United States Prime Ratevor 9 Monaten

🆒🇨🇳🙌

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Stinging Metalvor 9 Monaten

All I see from Americans is "WAAAAAAAAH CHINA WAAAAAAH"

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Richardvor 9 Monaten

The impact of robots on the construction industry over the next 10 years is going to be profound !

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Barely Investible Capital Management Ltdvor 9 Monaten

So bullish robotics theme

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Captain Catalistvor 9 Monaten

solar panel installation global search trend 📈 135,000/mo +102% Y/Y

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dnstwrvor 9 Monaten

Itw where the FAKE climate bs started ...Fuck China

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Gocni Schindlervor 9 Monaten

China is extremely good at automation and optimization…I’m thinking robotic roofer…

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ernst vingerhoetsvor 9 Monaten

Solar is just 8% of energy production and completely ineffiscient and a waste of space. There is no climate emergency and CO2 is a benefit for the world.

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NBvor 9 Monaten

That’s a lot of Silver

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Mark Thornevor 9 Monaten

China’s pace of new coal power stations is also extremely fast at 1 per week. This equates to 3GW ~ 5000 solar panels per second. Yep this is true as the sun don’t shine all the time. That means coal is growing 50x the pace of solar. You must be sooooo proud.

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Vancouvervor 9 Monaten

Imagine the acid fog that will settle under the plastic forest.

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Da Bot of Botvillevor 9 Monaten

China will be an absolute giant in energy. Very strategic thinking. 👌👌

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Les Savor 9 Monaten

Maybe too fast...

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ℤ𝔼ℕ ⚡️ the innovator 💡vor 9 Monaten

Tesla will do this on Earth 🌎 & in space at the same time in orbit, on Moon & on Mars

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Timothy Huntervor 9 Monaten

I have seen entire mountain ranges packed tight with panels in China. You can't tell me there is not negative environmental impact in doing this.

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TKーDRIFT🚗³₃vor 9 Monaten

早ければいいというものだはない‼️ お前らのしてる事は自然を破壊して、地球の温暖化を早めてるだけだ‼️😡

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Hasan Altuntaşvor 9 Monaten

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The Kampala Entebbe Expressway is now illuminated, with the Northern Bypass set to follow suit. Given its cost-effectiveness and low maintenance, some may wonder why solar lighting wasn't utilized. The first challenge is solar energy, which faces intermittent generation and varying sun hours in different regions. In Kampala, the average sun hours generating light is 3.5 to 4 lux, compared to 6 in Northern Uganda. Seasonal variations further impact consistency, making maintaining the recommended 40-70 lux lighting for expressways throughout the night challenging. This inconsistency poses safety concerns on high-speed roads. Second challenge Vandalism is another issue, as batteries used in solar lighting can be targeted for resale at 12Volts /24Volts. Despite efforts to deter vandalism, the challenge persists. Telecom towers, which also use solar, avoid this issue due to continuous monitoring, which can't be done for a road with 180 lights and less marketable 48Volt inverters. These things are hard to sell. The final Challenge is maintenance and durability. Uganda is a country of pollen, dust and grime. Regular checks on battery efficiency, cleaning of solar panels, and monitoring darkness sensors are essential in our dusty environment. Standard lighting may be simpler to maintain, focusing mainly on the bulb. While solar may be unavoidable in remote and hard-to-reach areas, the initial installation cost, inconsistent light output and maintenance challenges currently make grid power a more practical choice. While there have been successful solar implementations on a global scale, the widespread adoption of solar technology is still in its nascent stages. Notable examples include the A14 in England, where a section incorporates solar lighting, a 24km expressway in Chile that utilizes solar panels, and a segment of Interstate 10 in Arizona dedicated to illuminating wildlife crossings using solar power. These cases illustrate promising strides in integrating solar solutions, yet comprehensive deployment is yet to reach maturity. The transition to renewable energy is seen as inevitable, but for now, standard roads are better suited for solar lighting with manageable lux and duration requirements, e.g. Kira Matugga KCCA roads.
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The Kampala Entebbe Expressway is now illuminated, with the Northern Bypass set to follow suit. Given its cost-effectiveness and low maintenance, some may wonder why solar lighting wasn't utilized. The first challenge is solar energy, which faces intermittent generation and varying sun hours in different regions. In Kampala, the average sun hours generating light is 3.5 to 4 lux, compared to 6 in Northern Uganda. Seasonal variations further impact consistency, making maintaining the recommended 40-70 lux lighting for expressways throughout the night challenging. This inconsistency poses safety concerns on high-speed roads. Second challenge Vandalism is another issue, as batteries used in solar lighting can be targeted for resale at 12Volts /24Volts. Despite efforts to deter vandalism, the challenge persists. Telecom towers, which also use solar, avoid this issue due to continuous monitoring, which can't be done for a road with 180 lights and less marketable 48Volt inverters. These things are hard to sell. The final Challenge is maintenance and durability. Uganda is a country of pollen, dust and grime. Regular checks on battery efficiency, cleaning of solar panels, and monitoring darkness sensors are essential in our dusty environment. Standard lighting may be simpler to maintain, focusing mainly on the bulb. While solar may be unavoidable in remote and hard-to-reach areas, the initial installation cost, inconsistent light output and maintenance challenges currently make grid power a more practical choice. While there have been successful solar implementations on a global scale, the widespread adoption of solar technology is still in its nascent stages. Notable examples include the A14 in England, where a section incorporates solar lighting, a 24km expressway in Chile that utilizes solar panels, and a segment of Interstate 10 in Arizona dedicated to illuminating wildlife crossings using solar power. These cases illustrate promising strides in integrating solar solutions, yet comprehensive deployment is yet to reach maturity. The transition to renewable energy is seen as inevitable, but for now, standard roads are better suited for solar lighting with manageable lux and duration requirements, e.g. Kira Matugga KCCA roads.

Kiyaga Edwin Raymond

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