This fourth lessons learnt report discusses the key learnings from the most recent stage of the project.
Report extract
The activity in this project is focused on designing and implementing improvements to 5B’s proprietary solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, the 5B Maverick™. This involves automating elements of the assembly through development of the Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Line (AMPL) and automating the 5B Maverick deployment process using GPS Guided Deployment (GGD).
Key learnings in the project for this milestone are centred around development and testing with an emphasis on:
- Rapid prototyping and pilot production testing prior to implementation of equipment.
- Difficulties in developing standardised products for 5B systems
- Investing in R&D and connection with the industry to access novel technology
- improving the sourcing of local labour by designing tools which are simple and highly prescriptive in nature.