Efficient Installation of Carbon Steel Piles for Solar Farm Protection
Australian energy infrastructure company APA Group has successfully finished installing all 34,016 carbon steel piles for its new solar farm in Port Hedland, located in the north-west of Western Australia.
The 45MW Port Hedland solar PV farm, equipped with a 35MW/36.7MWh battery, is set to cater to all the daytime energy requirements of BHP’s port operations in Port Hedland. There are plans to expand the project in the future as major iron ore companies transition to renewable energy to power their mining activities and infrastructure, including large haul trucks.
Efficient Installation Process
APA Group announced on its LinkedIn page that the installation of all 34,016 piles, serving as the foundations for the solar panels, has been completed. The entire installation process took just eight weeks, ensuring that the project remains on schedule for operational readiness later this year.
Resilient Design for Extreme Conditions
The solar farm is being meticulously designed to withstand high wind speeds, ensuring structural stability and safety during cyclones or adverse weather conditions.
Construction of the solar piles was carried out by EPC contractors Shanghai Electric Power Design Institute and Monford Group. Images shared by APA Group on LinkedIn indicate that the installation of the solar panels has also commenced.
