Ask a Consultant: Are Frozen Soils Heating Up Your Solar Project?
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Ask a Consultant: Are Frozen Soils Heating Up Your Solar Project?
By Braun Intertec | April 29, 2024
A typical solar development will have thousands of piles installed to support the solar panels. One consideration with the design and installation of pile foundations for solar panels is the potential for frost jacking which could lift piles upward.
Braun Intertec renewable energy consultants discuss the impact of frost on pile foundations for solar projects, and how an in-depth soil investigation with the technical knowledge of an experienced consultant can help you determine the best route for your next solar project.
This podcast episode aims to help solar farm owners, developers, design consultants, and contractors make informed decisions regarding potential geotechnical considerations related to frost jacking on pile installations.
Learn more about:
- Definitions and explanations for adfreeze, frost jacking, and frost heave.
- Variables that can cause frost jacking and mitigation factors to consider before solar installation.
- The importance of determining success metrics upfront with an experienced expert.
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