Fortescue Innovation Hub Trial Report: Built Robotics Pilbara Solar Innovation Hub ARENA Advancing Renewables Program

Summary

In Australia's remote Pilbara region, Fortescue faced challenges in cost-effectively deploying large-scale solar farms due to high civil works costs and labour constraints. To address this, they trialled autonomous robotic piling technology from Built Robotics at their Cloudbreak Solar Farm. The trial successfully demonstrated the technology's viability in difficult conditions, achieving significant reductions in on-site manning and meeting quality standards, though further testing is needed for extreme high-temperature performance and workflow adjustments for cement stabilised fill.

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