The 400 MW solar project in Karnisar, Rajasthan, is a landmark renewable energy project developed to enhance India’s solar capacity. Located in a region with harsh desert conditions, this project required a robust, long-lasting, and cost-effective foundation solution to support large-scale solar panel installations.
Challenges & Solutions
- Loose & Shifting Soil Conditions: The project site had sandy terrain prone to erosion, requiring a foundation system with high load-bearing capacity.
- Solution: SunTap deployed deep rammed piles that provided strong anchoring and long-term stability.
- High Wind Loads & Temperature Extremes: The area experiences strong desert winds and extreme temperature fluctuations, posing structural risks.
- Solution: SunTap engineered high-precision rammed foundations, ensuring superior wind resistance and thermal expansion adaptability.
- Fast-Track Installation Requirement: To meet power grid commitments, the project needed rapid execution without compromising quality.
- Solution: SunTap utilized advanced hydraulic piling technology, enabling high-speed installation while maintaining accuracy.
Key Project Highlights
✅ Capacity: 400 MW – One of the largest solar projects in Rajasthan
✅ Foundation Type: Deep rammed pile foundation for enhanced structural stability
✅ Soil Condition: Soft, shifting desert soil requiring reinforced pile depth
✅ Completion Year: 2024
✅ Execution Speed: Achieved record-breaking efficiency, completing foundations ahead of schedule
✅ Eco-Friendly Construction: Zero concrete usage, reducing environmental impact and water consumption
✅ Client: NHPC – Ensuring top-tier industry standards and regulatory compliance
Project Impact
- Increased Renewable Energy Output – A major contributor to India’s solar energy expansion.
- High-Performance Infrastructure – Engineered for long-term resilience against environmental stresses.
- Optimized Cost & Time Efficiency – Achieved 30% cost savings compared to traditional foundation methods.
SunTap: Engineering the Future of Solar Foundations
The Karnisar 400 MW project highlights SunTap’s expertise in delivering large-scale, sustainable, and cost-effective solar foundations. Our advanced piling solutions ensure that solar farms remain strong, efficient, and environmentally responsible for decades.
📩 Looking for a reliable solar foundation partner? Contact SunTap today!