Accelerating the future
of energy, together 
AES is fundamentally changing the way solar is installed to make it faster, safer, scalable and cost-effective to accelerate decarbonization for businesses worldwide.
That’s why we’re revolutionizing the future of solar through our first-of-its-kind solar installation robot, Maximo, and our innovation partnership with 5B.
Maximo
AES developed the world’s first AI-enabled solar installation robot that deploys solar panels in ½ the time and ½ the cost.
Why Maximo?
Maximo is the only robot solution that provides full end-to-end automation for the mechanical installation of solar modules. Maximo serves as a partner to solar construction teams, automating the strenuous heavy lifting of solar panels to accelerate solar installation.
3x
2x
The solar workforce will have to nearly double to keep up with demand.
70 lbs.+
Solar panel sizes and weights are continually increasing, in turn increasing the risk of installation injuries.
Protects construction teams
Protects construction teams by eliminating repetitive bending and heavy lifting of panels, often weighing up to 70 lbs.
More megawatts in less time
Enables delivery of more megawatts in less time, working from a mobile microgrid for extended shifts through unpredictable weather conditions.
Technology agnostic
Technology agnostic to any solar module, and quickly expanding to a wide range of clamps, rails and trackers. Also, precision panel placement through AI-enabled computer vision.
Deployment proven
Nearly 10 MW deployed.
Benefits to our partners
Installation
- Faster
- Cheaper
- Precise
- Ability to install larger panels
Additional benefits
- Increases safety of workers by performing dangerous heavy lifting
- Enabling partner to EPCs to work faster, smarter and safer
- Reliable
- Efficient
- Increases operating performance
Learn how Maximo is revolutionizing the future of solar.
5B
Together, we’re removing common barriers to solar deployment to enable companies to add solar resources 3X faster while providing 2X more energy within the same footprint of traditional solar facilities.
Simplest
- Pre-wired, plug & play modular system shipped to site ready to deploy
- Minimal site preparations
Fastest
- 200 kW+ per team / day
- 1 MW installed per week, with only 3 people
Smartest
- Up to 2X more energy per area
- Streamlined logistics and high shipping density
Rapid deployment
- Redeployable
- Zero performance impact
Install anywhere
- Remote, rural and sites in harsh conditions
- Suitable for all ground and soil types, including landfills, with minimal ground penetration and limited to no civil works required.
- Wind-resistant and already deployed in cyclone areas
Short or long term solutions
- Use the energy when you need it, pack it up if operations move or land is needed for redevelopment
Scalable solutions
- Flexibility to scale the system to meet customer needs on a project-by-project basis or remove a system as demand requires
Hybrid solutions
- Integrates with other energy systems, including battery energy storage, wind and more
5B and AES unfold the power of solar energy
AES is a world leader in solar innovation
AES is one of the world leaders in battery energy storage and integrating batteries with renewable energy, like solar, wind and hydropower.
Storage plus storage
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative and AES made history by creating a new model for delivering large-scale renewable energy.
Together, we created the PV Peaker Plant, a first of-its-kind DC-coupled solution delivering reliable, readily dispatchable carbon-free power through one of the world’s largest operational solar-plus-storage systems.
Global storage industry
AES launched the global energy storage industry
The Edison Electric Institute (EEEI) recognized AES and our Alamitos Battery Energy Storage System for launching the energy storage industry as we know it today. We proved that large-scale battery storage is a critical piece to integrating intermittent renewable energy to fulfill the promise of a 100% carbon-free future.
Solar robotics
Maximo to revolutionize Amazon solar installation
Maximo, the world’s only robot solution for the full end-to-end automation of mechanical installation of solar modules, will autonomously install a section of solar modules at AES’ solar project in partnership with Amazon. Maximo’s robotic arm will lift and precisely place panels to accelerate timelines and protect construction teams, deliver construction analytics for continuous improvement, and help deliver project completion by working extended shifts through hot desert temperatures.
Google and AES innovate the next frontier in clean energy
Google set a world-leading goal to be 100% powered by clean energy on an hourly basis by 2030, knowing that a 24/7 carbon-free energy solution didn’t exist at the time. Read the case story to find out how we worked together to create a first-of-its-kind 24/7 carbon-free energy solution.
Discover our solutions
When you view energy as a strategic asset, that’s when you’ll make the greatest impact to your business goals and toward a sustainable future. We partner with organizations of every kind, across the globe and at every stage of development to help them transform and build competitive advantages as leaders in their industries.
