GOLDBECK SOLAR has developed HeliomatiX, an automated installation platform for utility-scale solar projects
The system integrates a mobile assembly unit, autonomous transport vehicles, and a robotic mounting platform into a single workflow
HeliomatiX was named a finalist for The smarter E AWARD 2026 in the Photovoltaics category
As solar projects continue to scale up, construction remains one of the most labor-intensive stages of the PV value chain. While automation is well established in cell and module manufacturing, module installation in the field still relies heavily on manual processes.
Germany's GOLDBECK SOLAR has developed HeliomatiX, an automated construction platform designed for utility-scale solar parks. The technology was named a finalist of the 2026 The smarter E AWARD in the Photovoltaics category for its application, ‘HeliomatiX – Construction Automation for Utility-Scale Solar Parks’. The platform combines 3 components: AssemblyHub, Crawlers, and the Automated Mounting System (AMoS) that link module assembly, transport, and installation into a single workflow.
AssemblyHub serves as a mobile, containerized prefabrication unit deployed directly at the project site. It combines mounting rails and PV modules into installation-ready assemblies with up to 4 vertically oriented modules, and also performs automated quality inspection, serial number scanning, and digital documentation. The assembled units are then transported by autonomous electric vehicles known as Crawlers, which are designed to operate on uneven terrain and muddy site conditions. The final installation step is performed by AMoS, a robotic mounting platform equipped with sensor-assisted positioning, laser-based scanning, and precision gripping systems. Rather than installing individual modules, the system mounts larger preassembled units onto the support structure, including assemblies containing up to four modules in a single operation.
The installation process consists of 3 stages: assembly in the AssemblyHub, transport by Crawlers, and robotic mounting by AMoS. According to GOLDBECK SOLAR, a single HeliomatiX installation line can install up to 1,920 modules in an 8-hour shift, depending on project layout, site conditions, and table configuration. The platform supports 2P, 3P, and 4P system designs and can reduce manual labor requirements by up to 85%. The company says the production line can be installed and commissioned within 1 working day. HeliomatiX is currently being deployed in GOLDBECK SOLAR's own projects, with commercial availability planned from 2028.
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