Matrix Renewables Advances Industrialized Solar Construction with First Terafab Deployment Featuring Autonomous Rovers

Navarro County, Texas, November 12, 2026 - Matrix Renewables, the global renewable energy platform backed by TPG Rise, is deploying a new approach to utility-scale solar construction at its 457 MWdc Tormes Solar project in Texas. Together with Terabase Energy and EPC partner SOLV Energy, the Company is deploying the next-gen Terafab® (V2) with autonomous rovers for the first time, exploring the potential for automated, AI-driven, around-the-clock solar construction.

At Tormes Solar, Matrix Renewables is rethinking how utility-scale solar projects are built by deploying Terafab , an innovative technology with the potential to transform conventional construction methods. This integrated system brings together an on-site robotic factory, AI-driven automation and quality control, and autonomous and remote-controlled rovers in a coordinated process that changes how solar modules are assembled, transported and positioned for installation. This system is yet another innovation feature of the already diverse Matrix innovation ecosystem.

The deployment at Tormes Solar represents a pioneering proof of concept for 24/7 automated solar construction. The technology is being deployed on a portion of the 457 MWdc project to evaluate how standardized processes, AI-driven autonomous rovers delivering assembled PV tables, and advanced robotics operate under real-world conditions. The initiative aims to evaluate five potential benefits: improved efficiency, faster construction, greater quality consistency, enhanced worker safety, and increased cost competitiveness.

"Construction automation remains one of the biggest opportunities to disrupt and improve how utility-scale solar projects are delivered. At Matrix, innovation and operational excellence go hand in hand. We want to lead the change, not simply follow it. Tormes Solar reflects our commitment to challenging conventional construction methods, testing new technologies under real conditions, and using the insights from this proof of concept to shape the delivery of our future projects."

Giora Salita

COO of Matrix Renewables

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"Every other industry that had to scale learned to industrialize, and energy construction is next," said Matt Campbell, CEO and Co-Founder of Terabase Energy. "Terafab V2 builds on years of field deployments with an on-site robotic factory and autonomous rovers that turn solar installation into a repeatable, continuous process. Tormes Solar, with partners like Matrix and SOLV, is where we show what physical AI can do at commercial scale, and how it will build the energy infrastructure the terawatt era demands."

"At SOLV, we're always looking for ways to build smarter while maintaining our commitment to safety, quality and execution. Given that our average project size continues to increase alongside the demand for renewable power, we have been exploring automation across the full lifecycle of our projects," said George Hershman, CEO, SOLV Energy. "We are uniquely proud of the Tormes Solar project, which provided an early-mover opportunity to explore Terabase and the 24×7 capabilities of their platform. We value our partnership with Matrix and Terabase and look forward to expanding upon our shared vision."

The initiative brings together Matrix Renewables' strategic direction as project owner, Terabase Energy's expertise in robotics and automation, and SOLV Energy's experience in large-scale solar construction.

The Tormes Solar deployment will give Matrix Renewables operational insights into the performance, integration, and scalability of automated construction methods. These findings will help the company assess where industrialized processes can deliver the greatest value across its portfolio, supporting an evidence-based approach to future construction strategies.

With an investment exceeding $750 million and approximately 450 construction jobs, Tormes Solar reinforces Matrix Renewables' growing presence in the United States, where the company has 725 MW in operation and a further 457 MW under construction. Its U.S. portfolio exceeds 8.7 GW of renewable energy projects in operation and development.