Join Our Exclusive Workshop
What Solar Developers Need to Know about Site Condition and Foundation Design
Free | 1 PDH Credit & Certificate
When: Friday January 31, 2025 from 2 pm to 3 pm Central -Chicago Time,
(Noon to 2 pm Pacific Time)
Where: Virtual Workshop Through Zoom
This webinar/workshop explores the critical geotechnical and foundation design factors that impact the success of solar farm projects. Attendees will gain insights into evaluating site conditions, including soil properties, topography, and drainage, and their influence on foundation performance and long-term stability. The session will cover common challenges, such as expansive soils, settlement, and lateral stability, and provide practical guidance for optimizing foundation systems. Ideal for developers, engineers, and project managers, this webinar equips participants with the knowledge to minimize risks, reduce costs, and ensure efficient, sustainable solar farm construction.
Who Should Attend:
Solar developers and project managers
Civil and geotechnical engineers
Structural engineers specializing in renewable energy projects
Construction managers and site supervisors
Environmental consultants involved in solar farm development
Investors and stakeholders in solar energy projects
What You Will Learn:
Key geotechnical factors affecting solar farm site selection and foundation design
Methods for evaluating soil properties and site conditions
Common challenges like expansive soils, settlement, and liquefaction, and how to mitigate them
Overview of foundation types suitable for solar panels and their geotechnical considerations
Strategies to optimize foundation design for cost-effectiveness and long-term stability
Insights into addressing environmental and drainage issues during site development
Practical tips for collaborating with geotechnical engineers and contractors
How to minimize risks and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
PDH Credits and Certificate:
As a participant, you will receive 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) and a certificate of attendance upon completion of the workshop.
Speaker Highlight: Siavash (Ash) Zamiran, Ph.D., P.E.
Dr. Siavash (Ash) Zamiran is a geotechnical consultant and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Houston, with over 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, risk management, and foundation design. His expertise spans a wide range of geotechnical challenges, including site characterization, soil-structure interaction, and specialized foundation solutions for renewable energy projects.
Industries
Renewable Energy
Solar energy developers and operators looking to optimize site selection and foundation design for efficient and sustainable solar farms.
Construction
Engineering firms, contractors, and construction managers involved in solar farm development and related infrastructure projects.
Land Development
Land developers and investors assessing site feasibility for renewable energy projects and seeking to maximize land use efficiency and value through informed foundation and site design decisions.