Civil Renewables, Inc.

Provides site characterization through desktop studies, preliminary and full geotechnical investigations, specialty testing, geophysical surveys, and peer reviews for utility-scale wind and solar projects.

• Desktop Studies

  Pre-investigation assessments of expected geotechnical and geologic conditions using public domain and commercial data.

• Preliminary Geotechnical Investigations

  Limited field exploration to develop preliminary design information for initial pricing and geohazard risk reduction.

• Design-Level Geotechnical Investigations

  WTG-by-WTG exploration and geotechnical reporting to establish the design basis for project infrastructure and access roads.

• Specialty Testing and Geophysical Surveys

  Electrical and thermal resistivity, multi-analysis of surface waves (MASW), ground penetrating radar (GPR), and pile load testing executed by qualified subcontractors.

• Geotechnical Basis Reviews

  Peer reviews of existing geotechnical reports to identify high-risk areas and value-engineering opportunities for stakeholders.

• Construction QA/QC Support

  On-site geotechnical observation and quality assurance for foundation subgrade acceptance during construction.

Delivers optimized structural foundations for onshore wind turbines, solar trackers, battery energy storage systems, and power transmission infrastructure.

• Wind Farm Foundation Design

  Structural calculations and issued-for-construction (IFC) documents for gravity-base, rock-anchored, and proprietary turbine support systems.

• Solar Foundation Testing and Design

  Design of driven piles, helical piles, and ballast foundations informed by site-specific pile load testing programs.

• Storage System Foundation Design

  Prototypical and site-specific foundation designs for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

• Transmission Line and Substation Foundation Design

  Foundation engineering for heavy substation elements and transmission line supports including drilled shafts, embedded poles, and spread footings.

Ensures compliance with construction documents and engineering specifications through rigorous quality control and field monitoring programs.

• On-Site Construction Observation

  Field visits to monitor work, document construction activities, and record the results of field tests.

• Foundation Reinforcement Verification

  Pre-pour inspections of steel reinforcement to ensure compliance with structural drawings.

• Shop Drawing and RFI Review

  Technical review of submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information to prevent installation errors.

Offers independent engineering peer reviews of project geotechnical and structural bases to identify risks and potential cost-saving opportunities.

Conducts independent, science-based investigations into structural and material anomalies such as concrete cracking, foundation failures, and excessive turbine oscillation.

• Forensic Investigations

  Root-cause assessments of physical anomalies and failures in operating renewable energy assets.

• Expert Witness Services

  Technical testimony and engineering support for disputes involving geotechnical and structural foundation performance.

Diagnoses structural issues and designs engineering solutions to reinforce aging or damaged foundations and infrastructure.

Evaluates existing support structures to support repowering initiatives and extend the operational life of aging wind and solar assets.

Applies specialized analytical capabilities to enhance the safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency of foundation systems.

• Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

  Three-dimensional modeling of complex soil-structure interactions using specialized software such as PLAXIS 3D.

• Reliability-Based Design (RBD)

  Probabilistic engineering methods applied to optimize foundation safety factors and reduce material costs.

• Geohazard Risk Assessments

  Identification and mitigation planning for geological hazards that could impact project construction or long-term safety.

• Codes and Standards Expertise

  Interpretation and compliance alignment with standards such as ASCE, IEC 61400-6, AWEA RP2011, and ACI code requirements.