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Empire Helical Piles Chosen to Support Solar Array on University of Michigan Campus
Empire Piers
2656 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
Phone: 636-668-8066
Fax: 636-668-8235
J Ranck Electric was selected as the certified installer of the helical piles solar ground mount system supplied by Empire Piers. The location of the project was on the north side of campus with a large incline that made the install and pile survey a challenge. The empire EP450 model 4.50” dia. x 0.290” wall x 16’ length round shaft helical piles were used for the ground mount with a distance of 10 feet between piles. An installation depth of 12 feet was obtained through out to support the uplift and lateral load concerns and a 4 foot section exposed above ground for panel installation. There were 250 total piles used on the project to support the 1,794 solar panels.
The university was thrilled with the overall project as everything ran smoothly and on time. The panels are expected to produce approximately 240 kilowatts of solar power each week.
Project Overview
NOVA Consultants, Inc. a Michigan-based engineering, environmental and energy service consulting firm specializing in civil, structural, and photovoltaic engineering, was awarded the contract to construct a solar ground mount system on a challenging 2.45 acre hillside on the north side of campus.
Fall 2014
Empire Piers
2656 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
Phone: 636-668-8066
Fax: 636-668-8235