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Code allows us to use the corner to corner dimensions of a square foundation, which is 1.4x bigger than its width. This means a 4’ square foundation calcs at 5.6’ instead of 4’. This allows for a shallower foundation. Most first time designers spend a lot of energy trying to reduce concrete, but for moderate sized projects the concrete truck is rarely full anyway so the extra concrete is much cheaper than forming or deeper foundations. I always recommend 4’ square foundations, they just seem to end up cheaper in the long run in my experience.

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Energy-storing concrete could form foundations for solar-powered homes. A mixture of cement and fine charcoal can become a supercapacitor that could someday charge homes or electric vehicles.

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Helical pile foundations can get battery energy storage systems built faster and with less land disruption ⧩ Thousands of megawatts of energy storage capacity have been supported on helical piles in the United States. But here in Central New York many are placed on bulky, slow-to-install concrete foundations. Helical foundations can be over 180% faster to install than concrete, thanks to their unique design that leverages the power of a helix plate to smoothly rotate into the ground. They offer greater strength, durability, and performance, in a fraction of the footprint. This means helical piles can reduce the CO2 associated with your foundation, as they require far less raw material, site prep is minimal, and excavation non-existent. You can even have them removed and 100% recycled in the future! If we want better energy solutions, then we need to use better FOUNDATION solutions. Ask our team about helical piles for your battery energy storage project today! --- #centralnewyork #energystorage #bess #cleanenergy #infrastructure #engineer