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A recent article explores Maximo, the AI-powered solar installation robot designed by AES in collaboration with Fuseproject. With global energy demands skyrocketing—driven by manufacturing and AI data centers—the solar industry must scale up at an unprecedented rate. AES developed Maximo to double the speed of solar farm deployment, addressing critical labor shortages while making installations safer and more efficient.
To bring Maximo to life, AES partnered with Yves Behar’s Fuseproject, ensuring that both form and function were optimized for the field. The robot’s sine wave-inspired design reflects the flow of energy, while its integrated LED system enhances safety for human workers. “Maximo is a tool to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, reducing the physical demands of solar installation,” Behar explains.
Already proving its impact, Maximo has installed nearly 10 megawatts of solar power and is projected to install 100 MW in 2025. As the industry faces growing pressure to meet renewable energy goals, innovations like Maximo are paving the way for a more sustainable future.
