Startup raises $7M to trim solar farm vegetation with robots

NewsO&MSolarUtility Scale Swap Robotics operates a "robotics-as-a-service" model that aims to reduce operational costs compared to traditional solar vegetation management techniques like sheep grazing or diesel-powered lawn mowing. (Courtesy: Swap…

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New solar manufacturers are rushing to meet U.S. demand. Are they up to snuff?

PVEL's Product Qualification Program tests a solar module's long-term performance and reliability beyond standard certifications that check for front-end quality. The firm tests for light induced degradation, thermal cycling, damp…

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