Applications
Solar Farms - Wind Farms
Alternate energy power generating plants are dotting the landscape and Australia is perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the advances and demands of these technologies.
We have ample resources of wind and sun and expertise and we would be crazy not to exploit all three.
Solar Farms
Australian governments and business leaders are finally comming to the realisation that we must invest in clean energy source. Australia is positioned as one of the worlds prime locations for solar collection with clear skys and a stable geology.
Farm solar collectors now take many configurations, some track, others are fixed and the foundation system must be fast and economical to install.
Screwpile Australia is working closely with key industry groups to ensure its screwpiling system is considered as a viable foundation and ground anchoring option for solar farms on suitable soils.
Our systems enable direct frame and panel connection, or modular connection through a complexing rail system, for both fixed and tracking panel systems. The ability of screwpiles to cater for combined compression and tension loads in relatively shallow ground as well as having the ability of being installed at any angle means cost effective design outcomes are easily achieved.
We offer full structural design engineering and certification for all foundation and frame systems through our associate engineering firm Foundation Engineering Pty Ltd.
Wind Farm Turbine Generators
Large wind turbines generate significant al horizontal loads from wind pressure. Vibration is dampened through ring beams a mass foundation.
Horizontal (lateral) loads are transferred to the sub-foundation system (screwpiles) as moment with the resulting uplift forces.
Deflection allowances are typically very low so screwpile design needs to address this issue.
Screwpile Australia engineers specialise in providing foundation and ground anchoring solutions for all types of turbine towers.
