Foundations for the Future: Screw Piles in Battery Energy Storage Projects
Screw piles (AKA helical piles) are swiftly becoming a mainstay of the renewable energy industry. Strong, durable, and flexible, they are capable of being deployed in a wide range of ground conditions. Providing a stable foundation for various types of structures, including solar panel installations, wind turbines, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). So, with […]
Supporting Renewable Energy: How Screw Piles Power the BESS Revolution
Screw piles have been used for multiple applications over the years. Versatile, durable, and cost-effective, they’re capable of being deployed in a wide range of conditions, many of which would be unsuitable for other foundation types. But recently, there’s one area where screw piles have proven themselves particularly invaluable, and that’s within the renewable energy […]
How Long Do Screw-Piles Last?
Screw piles are known for being one of the most versatile foundation solutions for a variety of projects. They work in conditions that many other foundation types simply can’t withstand, including sand, water, and flood-prone regions. They’re fast and easy to install, and weather-independent. And they provide a low-carbon, low-impact alternative to traditional concrete foundations. […]
Screw Piles: Why Quality Materials Matter
Screw piles are a durable and versatile foundation solution. Suitable for use in a variety of projects and condition types, they are screwed into the ground to support the load of a structure. The steel shaft with helical flights bite into the ground, enabling installation without excavation or the use of additional materials to hold […]
5 Surprising Uses of Screw Piles
Screw piles have become a common feature of the construction site. Ideal for providing a secure foundation where more traditional methods simply aren’t appropriate, they’re easy to use, cost-effective, and fast. But while screw piles have become a go-to for the likes of solar arrays, garden rooms, and home extensions, that’s not the limit of […]
Screw-piles: overcoming uplift on solar arrays
Screw piles are fast becoming one of the most commonly used means of securing solar arrays. They’re cost-effective, easy and fast to install, and they work in a wide variety of ground conditions. But one of the main concerns that solar project managers should be concerned with is “uplift”. The design of solar arrays makes […]
6 Screw Pile Myths Busted
Despite the fact that screw piles are becoming increasingly popular and widely used, they remain somewhat misunderstood. Myths and misconceptions abound, deterring many people from using them. So, in this blog, we’re going to have a look at some of the most common myths relating to screw piles. The Truth Behind 6 Common Screw Pile […]
Screw-Piles: Making Unusable Sites Viable
Some sites simply weren’t meant to be built on. The location could be fabulous. The potential is enormous. But the land itself is beset by problems – from a construction point of view at any rate. It may be a matter of access. It could be the water table level. Although there’s no such thing […]
Screw-Piles: Why perform a load test?
Load testing of screw-piles can be a vital part of improving design performance, ensuring adequate safety factors and saving money for clients when performed well. Load Testing and Screw Piles – What Do You Need to Know? What is a load test? A screw pile load test is essentially a process to assess the load […]
Screw-Piles: Why Ground Investigations are so important?
Screw piles are a popular choice for foundations. Quick and easy to install, they are not weather reliant and are ready to use immediately. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to do your research before using them. And ground investigations are a key part of that. Here’s why. How Your Ground Investigations Will […]