Photovoltaic support pile driving process drawing

How does pile driving installation work?

The pile driving installation process begins with site clearing and preparation —which involves removing any vegetation, debris, or obstructions that could interfere with the work. After the site is cleared, the locations where the piles will be installed are carefully marked based on the project’s layout plan.

Can a robotic pile driver meet the challenges of utility-scale solar?

Built engineers have spent thousands of hours developing an advanced autonomous solution that can rise to meet the challenges of utility-scale solar. Don’t compromise on your tools. The RPD 35 is a fully autonomous robotic pile driver that combines four steps — surveying, pile distribution, pile driving, and data collection — into a single robot.

What should a contractor consider when choosing a pile driver?

If a contractor plans to focus on utility scale projects, they could consider either the small or mid-sized pile drivers due to having multiple units on the same jobsite for a number of days. Another consideration is the mode of operation that best fits the customers.

Are pile drivers remote-operated?

Many pile drivers have a fully remote-operated machine, while others are a manually operated machine. Also, units like the Vermeer PD10 are available as either a ride-on machine or fully remote-operated machine.

Can steel piles withstand high wind loads?

Case study #1 (steel piles in windy environments): A solar farm in a coastal area with high wind loads utilized steel piles with additional corrosion protection. The flexibility of steel allowed the piles to withstand both the high wind forces and the corrosive coastal environment.

Why should you use a robotic pile driver?

Robots reduce schedule uncertainty, limit rework, and operate with little interruption, which maximizes equipment utilization and uptime to create productivity unseen with traditional means and methods. The RPD 35 is a field-proven force multiplier that works up to five times faster than a traditional pile driver.