GEOINTEC has been awarded a new utility-scale geotechnical engineering project of 80 MWp in County Carlow, Ireland, further cementing its position as a key technical partner in the country’s energy transition. This milestone is the latest testament to the company’s commitment to highly specialised geotechnical engineering applied to large-scale solar park development.
Over 700 MW in Ireland in the current year alone
With this award, GEOINTEC’s cumulative participation in Irish solar projects surpasses 700 MW in the current year alone, achieving more than 50% of the company’s 2027 Ireland target well ahead of schedule. Over the past two years, the company’s technical team has contributed geotechnical expertise to a total of 30 solar projects across the country, solidifying its role as a strategic technical partner in Ireland’s decarbonisation journey.
A methodology tailored to each site’s ground conditions
From an engineering standpoint, each project presents its own unique ground conditions challenge. A critical aspect of GEOINTEC’s methodology is the rigorous selection of penetration testing techniques tailored to site-specific geology:
Shallow weathered bedrock: Dynamic Probing Super Heavy (DPSH) is the preferred method, given its capacity to assess refusal depth and rock head variability effectively.
Alluvial floodplain and riverside deposits: Lower-energy or variable-energy dynamic probing methods are more appropriate, avoiding the risk of misleading results caused by gravel interference or loose saturated sands.
Peatlands: Lightweight or low-energy systems such as the Cone Penetration Test (CPT), Dynamic Probing Light (DPL), or the Panda 2 penetrometer provide the sensitivity required to characterise soft, compressible organic soils accurately.
This site-adaptive approach ensures reliable foundation design data for pile installation — a cornerstone of responsible and efficient solar park development.
Comprehensive service for solar plant development
With solid knowledge and vast experience, GEOINTEC offers comprehensive management of all soil studies required for the development and construction of a solar plant, including geotechnical studies, topographical surveys, hydrological assessments and pull-out tests (POT), ensuring maximum quality and efficiency in every project.
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Established over 23 years ago in Spain, GEOINTEC boasts a strong international presence. Since 2013, the company has specialised in solar and wind projects, having analysed land equivalent to over 80 GW across 55 countries. Headquartered in Madrid, GEOINTEC operates subsidiary offices in Santiago (Chile), Lyon (France), London (UK) and Sydney (Australia).
To explore how GEOINTEC’s geotechnical engineering expertise can support your next project, please do not hesitate to get in touch📩📲:
- Ireland : Francisco Parra
- Iberian Peninsula & LATAM : Daniel Jiménez
- Australia & APAC : John Byers
- United Kingdom : Francisco Fernández-Caro
- France & Europe : Marko Isailovic
