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Robotics meets renewables at Zenith’s Energy solar farm at Peel Business Park

Robotics meets renewables at Zenith's Energy solar farm at Peel Business Park

March 05, 2026


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This week at Zenith Energy’s operating solar farm at Peel Business Park, Murdoch University deployed an autonomous ground robot — the Clearpath Husky — to navigate through the site and capture thermal imagery in real time.
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To train a machine learning model capable of identifying solar panel defects automatically, supporting smarter inspections and preventative maintenance.
Not every scenario can be simulated in a lab. Real-world testing inside a live renewable energy facility accelerates innovation and improves asset performance.
A great collaboration between Murdoch University’s School of Engineering & Energy and the Zenith team, turning research into operational impact.

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