SOLAR FOUNDATION DESIGN
Geotechnical Services for Solar Foundations
ENGINEERS EXPERIENCED IN COLD CLIMATE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
PRI Engineering specializes in geotechnical services for solar foundations – designed, engineered, and constructed to withstand the pressures of any climate, especially the cold regions in the Northeast United States and Canada.
Our personnel have been involved in the full project delivery including permitting and planning, preliminary/detail design, and construction inspections.
With hundreds’ successful pile designs for solar projects ranging in size from 0.12 MW to over 500 MW, PRI Engineering has the experience and expertise in solar foundations to reduce your project risk and prevent increased capital outlays from scope creep and construction delays.
OUR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR SOLAR FOUNDATIONS
We offer competitive rates because we tailor our budget to your risk profile. No matter the project type, we develop a work program to meet your exact project needs to ensure you are not paying excessively for information you do not need. Our rates include access to our highly experienced core team of engineers, who bring expertise to every project.
SOLAR FOUNDATION DESIGN
We can work with any racking manufacturer in the United States and Canada to consider racking loads from a multitude of products. Once we have identified the racking induced loads, we develop site-specific parameters based on the geographical area of the project.
DATA MANAGEMENT
Management of Quality Control (QC) records containing construction details of the foundations that are essential to the review process of verifying that foundations were constructed to minimum design requirements.
GEOTECHNICAL DESKTOP STUDY
Our team will conduct a thorough review of the site’s topography and existing groundwater table studies. This initial assessment helps in understanding the site's hydrogeological context.
CONSTRUCTION QA/QC
Our expertise and experience ensures efficient construction Quality Analysis (QA) and Quality Control (QC) of your solar array foundations. When designing a solar foundation for cold climates, QA/QC ensures your project is built to last.
SURVEYING
Surveying is used to complete various task at PRI Engineering. A topographic survey is the first step of any design program to establish the site boundary for design purposes. Gathering all the existing conditions information is critical to understand how the site looks and how a design moves forward. An accurate start during the topographic survey is critical as this information is used for both design and construction layout purposes.
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Our unified geotechnical and structural engineering team provides an integrated foundation while considering racking design and constraints that can be further optimized via site-specific pile load testing programs at your request.
Our personnel’s involvement in the design of solar PV plants has included full design, QA/QC, peer reviews, Engineer of Record services, and acting as the Owner’s Engineer.
PRE-PRODUCTION TESTING
PRI Engineering is one of the few geotechnical engineering firms in North America offering both pre- and post-production testing. Production testing assures you that our initial analysis and design recommendations are of the highest quality and result in durable structures that last throughout their intended lifespan.
WHY WORK WITH PRI ENGINEERING
EXPERIENCED AND CERTIFIED ENGINEERS
Fully certified engineers and technicians to deliver reliable results quickly.
AGILE AND ADAPTABLE TEAM
Rather than a one-size-fits-all attitude, we believe that we can save money and time by personalizing our services to your exact needs.
COMMITTED TO RISK MANAGEMENT
We cater our services to your risk profile, budget, and needs.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
We tackle every project with innovative solutions to accomplish exactly what our customers need, so they can be confident that they are saving time, money, and of course – peace of mind.
BROOKS II
FEATURED PROJECT
PRI Engineering worked to significantly enhance Alberta's solar capacity with the successful completion of the Brooks Solar II Project, which added 27 MW through innovative solutions to challenges like soft clay and frost-heave soils. Our comprehensive role included detailed design, pre-production load testing, and stringent onsite quality control, showcasing our commitment to excellence in solar infrastructure.