Climate change is forcing engineers and renewable energy companies to completely reconsider photovoltaic plant design through specialized hydraulic study. The long-term impacts of this global phenomenon are creating unprecedented new technical challenges.
Phenomena such as dust storms, torrential rainfall, and increasingly frequent hailstorms are forcing infrastructure reinforcement. These extreme conditions require rethinking the location and orientation of solar photovoltaic modules comprehensively.
GEOINTEC leads research on how extreme climate variables are transforming renewable energy infrastructure worldwide
At GEOINTEC, we specialize in advising on the hydraulic impact of climate change on energy plants. Our hydraulic study analyzes the rise in extreme rainfall events, rainfall intensities, and shifting moisture conditions. These changes are creating unprecedented challenges in the design and operation of photovoltaic plants globally.
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The company has proven experience in countries such as Australia, Ireland, Morocco, and Denmark, among other strategic territories.
As industry experts, we always emphasize the importance of analyzing climate impact during the project phase. This analysis must cover from present to the end of the plant’s operational life. Variables such as extreme precipitation, rainfall intensity, and runoff coefficients directly affect flood flows.
To conduct this comprehensive hydraulic study, we rely on existing predictive climate models, with CMIP6 being the most updated. We consider the selection of climate change variables that influence outcomes and future emissions scenarios. We also evaluate specific future study periods where effects become more significant and irreversible.
Without this rigorous methodology, there is risk of inefficient drainage design during the operational phase. Erosion-prone areas and newly floodable zones may emerge with serious detrimental effects. Undermining of solar structure foundation posts can compromise the entire plant design.
Climate change no longer represents a distant threat but a key factor for designing future renewable infrastructure.
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- Iberian Peninsula & LATAM : Daniel Jiménez
- France & Europe : Marko Isailovic
- United Kingdom & Ireland: Francisco Fernández-Caro
- Australia & APAC : John Byers