RADIX sustainable screw pile foundations in the drive for Net Zero construction at one of the UK’s flagship Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project

Overview

Providing an Eco-friendly sustainable screw pile foundation solution to minimise waste and support the environment

RADIX was asked to provide a specialist contractor design package for the supply and installation of a screw pile foundation system whilst also providing a practical and effective solution that would overcome challenging ground conditions and meet ambitious project milestones and deadlines.

Construction is due to be complete in early 2026 and once energised will be capable of powering over half a million homes for a 2hr period.

Solution

Rapid site mobilisation to undertake the installation of 3312 no. screw piles to ensure tight deadlines are met to support Sungrow’s advanced battery storage systems.

RADIX attended site to complete pre-construction testing of screw piles to allow a complete detailed screw pile design and pro-actively deliver over 3300 screw piles averaging 4.5m depth.
The project is broken down into 3 phases and being delivered in one continuous visit. Phase 1 commenced in early November 2024 and although the team were faced with some challenging weather conditions key millstone dates were achieved to allow the first Sungrow battery units to be landed in early January 2025.
Works continue to progress well with an expected completion of all 3312 screw pile foundations and the installation of structural steel bases by March 2025.

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