RADIX Australia: Supporting a net-zero future on sustainable foundations
RADIX is proud to deliver industry-leading screw pile foundation solutions in collaboration with Foundation Technologies Australia. Building on global experience with local expertise, RADIX and FTA are helping Australia accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy with smarter, faster and more sustainable foundations.
Modern Foundations for the Energy Sector
Screw piles offer significant advantages for both Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Ground-Mounted Solar Projects, making them the preferred foundation solution for Australia’s modern renewable energy infrastructure. Screw piles are efficiently installed with minimum disruption to deliver strong and cost-effective foundations for your projects, securing your investment whilst reducing programme timelines, helping you meet key milestones and budgets.
Their adaptability to the varied and sometimes challenging soil conditions found across vast regions of Australia provide solutions where traditional methods may not be suitable.
Some of the most common applications for screw pile foundations within the energy sector and particularly BESS are footing for Batteries, PCS Units, Control Rooms, LV Switchboards, MV Skids and Transformers. Ground screws are more commonly chosen for their increased wind and uplift capacity in Solar Farms, securing your investment for the entirety of its life cycle. Furthermore, it’s easy to remove at the end of project life and returning the habitat to how it was with ease.
Important considerations when choosing the correct footings for your project are:
- Suitable in highly reactive soils, proven to work in seismic studies
- Reduce vehicle movements, avoiding heavy excavation and removal of spoils from site
- Can be used in remote areas where concrete may not be available or logistically challenging
- Avoid costly delays due to wet weather
- Elevate BESS units to reduce flood risk, offer natural cooling and simplify cable entries
- Hit project milestones and energise your project faster
Case Study: SUPERNODE BESS
Client: NuEnergy Infrastructure Pty Ltd
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
RADIX and FTA are currently supporting the delivery of the flagship Supernode Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Brisbane, Australia, providing specialist screw pile foundation design and engineering. Faced with challenging ground conditions, RADIX worked in partnership with Foundation Technologies Australia (FTA) to create a robust, sustainable solution tailored to the site’s needs.
The screw pile system was chosen for its speed, adaptability, and environmental benefits—key in a project of this scale. This case study demonstrates RADIX’s capability to deliver efficient, low-carbon foundation systems for major energy infrastructure, helping accelerate the global shift to renewable power.
Case Study: : Loxton Battery – Mass Energy Solar Construction
Client: Central Irrigation Trust
Location: Loxton, South Australia
RADIX delivered a responsive, technically-led service to engineer a high-performance screw pile foundation system tailored to challenging ground conditions. The solution included the design and installation of bespoke retaining structures—accommodating both cut-and-fill scenarios—and structural support for battery containers and transformers.
By adopting a screw pile methodology, significant programme gains were achieved. The system allowed for immediate load-bearing capacity, eliminating the delays typically associated with concrete curing. This enabled the project to progress without interruption to the construction sequence.
Complex subsurface conditions, including both known and unforeseen buried infrastructure, required on-site engineering intervention. Thanks to RADIX’s proactive site management and adaptable installation processes, these challenges were resolved without impacting delivery timelines.
About Us – Global Experience, Local Expertise
RADIX and FTA are dedicated to delivering excellence across Australia through our turnkey services as pioneers in offering groundbreaking solutions in the renewable energy sector.
From feasibility studies, consultation, design, site specific testing and manufactured foundation solutions RADIX and FTA ensures a seamless and streamlined approach to your foundation development. Our combined expertise guarantees high-quality, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for Australia’s energy transition.
We combine years of construction, engineering and manufacturing knowledge with new and existing technologies to produce effective, low-carbon foundations solutions that positively impact our environment.
Our Australian Partners
Foundation Technologies Australia
Foundation Technologies Australia brings over two decades of expertise in screw piling and foundation installation. As our RADIX distributor for Australia as well as our partner for complete project delivery, FTA is known for its precision, reliability, and sustainable approach to construction. Their advanced equipment and skilled teams ensure that each foundation is installed to the highest standards, providing secure and durable solutions for critical infrastructure projects.
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NuEnergy
Following RADIX’s appointment to provide services in the design and supply of Screw Pile Foundations for Australia’s SUPERNODE project, RADIX has signed a strategic 3-year exclusive partnership agreement with main contractor NuEnergy to provide consultancy, design, supply and delivery support with a focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar Farms across Australia.
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Contact us today to discuss how RADIX can support your next renewable energy project.
Latest News
RADIX to Exhibit at Australian Energy Week 2025
RADIX is proud to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Australian Energy Week (AEW) conference in Melbourne from 17th-20th June, with trusted Australian partner Foundation Technologies Australia, showcasing their engineered foundation solutions for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
