New Zealand’s diverse ground conditions present unique challenges for designing Solar PV foundations. Seismic activity, liquefaction risks, and poor soils require careful site selection, adjustments to site layout, targeted geotechnical studies, and specialized foundation designs.
Critical Factors Increasing Development Costs
These factors add to the cost and planning needed for efficient and sustainable solar farms. Developers must often conduct a cost-benefit analysis to choose the best foundation solutions for their renewable energy projects.
Key areas where expertise is needed include determining number, depth, placement and pile type for preliminary ramming and pull-out tests. Methodologies and load/deflection criteria for pile driving, pre-drilling and load testing are also fundamental aspects of comprehensive site assessment.
Risk Matrix Through Early Geotechnical Study
A Definition of geotechnical scenarios, zoning of pile driving feasibility, and foundation recommendations are crucial aspects of any geotechnical study. By gathering the right data early, developers can obtain a risk matrix to assess geotechnical risks in the early stages of project development.
This approach allows for smoother development and more accurate cost estimates for sustainable energy infrastructure projects. The methodology ensures that each geotechnical study provides valuable information for strategic decision-making in the renewable energy sector.
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This is one of the specialized services GEOINTEC offers for renewable energy projects, providing technical expertise and innovative solutions adapted to each region’s specific conditions. The company brings over two decades of experience in geotechnical analysis and has worked on projects equivalent to more than 75 GW across 55 different countries.
To explore how we can support your project and learn more about our capabilities in specialized geotechnical studies, please feel free to contact us.
Contacta con nuestros expertos regionales📩📲:
- Australia & APAC : John Byers
- United Kingdom & Ireland : Francisco Fernández-Caro
- Iberian Peninsula & LATAM : Daniel Jiménez
- France & Europe : Marko Isailovic