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Solar-LIT Intelligent PV Module Installation Robot Records 124.7 Modules per Hour in Xinjiang Field Test


Release time: 2026-08-19 10:52:39.230

 

At the site of the China Three Gorges (CTG) Xinjiang Ruoqiang 8.5GW Mega PV Base Project, several leading domestic PV module installation robot manufacturers competed in a live head-to-head field trial. Solar-LIT’s PV module installation robot successfully completed continuous operational validation, achieving an average installation efficiency of approximately 124.7 modules per hour and ranking #1 overall in performance.

Project Owner Verification Letter documenting the Ruoqiang field test.

The Solar-LIT installation robot operating between PV array rows at the Ruoqiang demonstration site.
212
PV modules installed
102
Minutes of actual operating time
124.7
PV modules per hour
47%–61%
Higher than other valid comparison results
Close-up of the Solar-LIT Intelligent PV Module Installation Robot handling a PV module during field testing
Close-range view of module handling during the documented installation operation.
EFFICIENCY VERIFICATION

How the Installation Rate Was Calculated

The test organizer used the same metric for all valid participating solutions: completed modules divided by actual operating time.

RECORDED CALCULATION
212 ÷ 102 × 60 = 124.7
Completed modules ÷ actual operating minutes × 60 = average PV modules installed per hour.

Using this method, the Solar-LIT system’s average installation rate was approximately 47% to 61% higher than the other valid results recorded during the same comparison.

CONTINUOUS OPERATION

Six Consecutive Batches Documented Stable Work Cycles

The Solar-LIT robot completed six consecutive installation batches. Each of the first five full batches covered 36 PV modules and took 14, 19, 17, 18 and 18 minutes, respectively.

Batch 01 · 36 modules14 min
Batch 02 · 36 modules19 min
Batch 03 · 36 modules17 min
Batch 04 · 36 modules18 min
Batch 05 · 36 modules18 min
Side view of the Solar-LIT Intelligent PV Module Installation Robot during consecutive installation batches in Ruoqiang
The installation system and site crew during consecutive work batches.
FIELD VERIFIED

Project Owner Verification Focused on Four Capabilities

The project owner’s written verification highlighted the Solar-LIT system’s performance in the following areas:

01
Construction efficiency
02
Continuous-operation capability
03
Human–machine collaboration
04
Site engineering adaptability
FIELD TEST SUMMARY · XINJIANG

Solar-LIT Intelligent PV Module Installation Robot Records 124.7 Modules per Hour

At the Ruoqiang demonstration site, the Solar-LIT system worked with a six-person crew to install 212 PV modules in 102 minutes across six consecutive batches.

July 3, 2026  ·  Ruoqiang, Xinjiang, China

FIELD VERIFIED
124.7
PV modules per hour
PV ARRAY GRID
   
   
   

 

SOLAR-LIT TECHNOLOGY

An Intelligent Installation System for Utility-Scale PV Projects

The Solar-LIT Intelligent PV Module Installation Robot is a construction-stage robotic system designed to combine module handling, path planning, positioning and installation in a coordinated workflow.

ROBOTIC INSTALLATION WORKFLOW
01
Navigate
02
Handle
03
Position
04
Install
Wide view of the Ruoqiang photovoltaic project site with the Solar-LIT installation robot and PV mounting structures
Wide site view showing the installation robot, PV arrays and construction environment.
TEST SCOPE

Data Scope and Performance Note

Performance disclosure
The results reflect the site conditions, defined work scope and measurement method used on July 3, 2026. They do not constitute a guarantee of output or performance for other projects. Site layout, equipment specifications, crew configuration, weather and construction procedures may affect actual results.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Solar-LIT Installation Robot Field-Test FAQ

Where was the Solar-LIT installation robot tested?

The test took place at the Ruoqiang demonstration site supporting an 8.5 GW PV base project in Xinjiang, China.

How many PV modules did the system install?

Working with a six-person crew, the Solar-LIT system installed 212 PV modules across six consecutive batches.

What average installation rate was recorded?

The recorded average team installation rate was 124.7 PV modules per hour, calculated from 212 modules and 102 minutes of actual operating time.

How were participating solutions compared?

All valid results used completed modules divided by actual operating time. Solar-LIT’s average rate was approximately 47% to 61% higher than the other valid comparison results.

Are these results guaranteed for every project?

No. Actual performance may vary with site layout, equipment specifications, crew configuration, weather and construction procedures.

ABOUT SOLAR-LIT

Intelligent Robotics Across the PV Plant Lifecycle

Founded in 2017, Solar-LIT develops intelligent robotic solutions for PV plant construction, operation and maintenance. Its portfolio includes PV module installation robots, robotic cleaning systems and intelligent O&M solutions. Solar-LIT’s official company profile reports more than 45.8 GW in cumulative global deployments.

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A six-person site crew and the Solar-LIT system installed 212 PV modules in 102 minutes across six consecutive work batches at the Ruoqiang demonstration site.