GEOINTEC has launched a new Pull Out Test (POT) campaign in northern Chile as part of its continued expansion in the renewable energy sector. Our company has now completed more than 300 projects across both Utility Scale and PMGD (Small Distributed Generation) solar farms, establishing itself as one of the most technically robust references in the Latin American market for this type of geotechnical testing.
The firm operates with its own specialised engineering teams and locally deployed machinery developed in partnership with Maqtrans. The operational deployment includes more than 12 active driving rigs across Chilean territory, ensuring agile and efficient response capacity to meet the growing demands of the photovoltaic sector in the region.
Engineering parameters determined through the Pull Out Test.
The Pull Out Test is a fundamental technical procedure for validating foundation solutions in terrains with complex or variable geological characteristics. Through the systematic execution of these tests, GEOINTEC precisely determines the following foundation engineering parameters:
- Refusal and driving times : Analysis of refusal, pile driver feasibility, and execution method percentages.
- Load and ground displacement : Recorded load and ground displacement for each load step and lateral/vertical load cycle.
- Structural tolerances : Analysis of experienced loads producing key structural tolerances under analysis.
- Validation and success rate : Recorded success percentage and validation of the adopted foundation solutions.
- Zoning and recommendations : Definition for validated zones and technical recommendations for unvalidaded areas.
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International presence and over 22 years of expertise
Founded more than 22 years ago in Spain, GEOINTEC has built a solid international presence grounded in recognised technical rigour. Since 2014, the company has progressively specialised in solar and wind energy projects, accumulating a portfolio of more than 80 GW managed across 55 countries worldwide. This track record positions the firm as one of the most experienced global players in geotechnical engineering applied to renewable energy.
GEOINTEC’s headquarters are located in Madrid, Spain, with operational offices in Santiago (Chile), Lyon (France) and Sydney (Australia). This international network enables the company to undertake large-scale projects across multiple jurisdictions, adapting its methodologies to the specific geotechnical conditions of each territory.
The new Pull Out Test campaign in northern Chile reinforces GEOINTEC’s commitment to technical quality and the reliability of renewable energy projects driving the energy transition across Latin America — a region with extraordinary solar and wind potential.
Looking to optimize your renewable energy projects? To explore how we can support your next project, please feel free to contact our regional experts📩📲:
- Iberian Peninsula & LATAM : Daniel Jiménez
- France & Europe :Â Marko Isailovic
- Australia & APAC :Â John Byers
- United Kingdom : Francisco Fernández-Caro
- Ireland :Â Francisco Parra