Sunstall, a utility-scale solar construction company, has launched SunRobi, a robot-assisted solar installation platform designed to accelerate, standardize, and reduce the risks associated with large-scale solar construction.
SunRobi serves as the digital and operational hub for RAIS (Robotic Assisted Installation of Solar), a technology-agnostic framework that integrates robotic assistance, GPS precision guidance, AI-supported on-site intelligence, and field-proven construction expertise into a deployable solar installation value chain.
Helge Biernath, President and CEO of Sunstall, stated, "At Sunstall, we have always believed that the development of solar buildings must be as rapid as the energy transition itself. "SunRobi is not just a website; it serves as a platform to realize our RAIS vision, integrating intelligent machines, GPS precision, AI-driven planning, and practical construction experience to build superior solar power plants. ”
SunRobi brings together an evolving ecosystem of robotic assistance and digital construction capabilities, including:
GPS-guided, operator-controlled pile driving can enhance placement accuracy and eliminate traditional string layouts
Machine-assisted material handling and logistics support
Robot-assisted hardware and module installation workflow
Digital topographic surveying and pre-construction design verification to identify constructability issues before mobilization
Conduct data-driven quality control and record-keeping from the early stages of construction
While many of these systems still require human attendance and operator control, SunRobi focuses on how robotics, automation, and software intelligence can enhance human capabilities, reduce rework, and improve consistency across large sites.
SunRobi does not promote a single proprietary robot or a fully autonomous system, but rather aims to be technology-agnostic. The platform is designed to integrate best-in-class robotic assistive devices, GPS systems, and software tools into Sunstall's construction workflow.
This approach enables SunRobi to adapt as the technology matures — supporting multiple equipment providers, site conditions, and deployment strategies, without locking developers or EPCs into a single solution.
SunRobi is not about replacing construction personnel. It is about supporting skilled operators with better tools. By reducing physical strain, improving layout accuracy, eliminating manual wire-pulling processes, and resolving design issues early on, robot-assisted workflows can help workers work safer and smarter, while maintaining full control over equipment and results.
"Sunstall's role is very clear," Beirnath added. "We are integrators, connecting robot innovators with real-world construction. Our job is to transform advanced technology into deployable, financeable, and repeatable solutions on-site."
SunRobi serves as a central hub for developers, EPCs, technology partners, and investors to explore how robot-assisted solar energy construction can transition from concept to execution.