Ep. 43: From Soil to Structure: Exploring the Role of Geotech Engineering

In this episode of Sounds of Solar, we welcome Eric Johnson, Geotechnical Manager at EVS, for an insightful conversation on the evolving role of geotech in solar energy. Eric shares his journey from residential and commercial projects to leading geotech for large-scale solar, highlighting the increasing project sizes and the unique challenges of soil testing, frost heave, and pile load testing. He discusses groundbreaking advancements in geotech, such as frost-resistant coatings and improved frost analysis methods. Eric also explores the crucial interplay between geotech, civil, and electrical engineering in solar design. With humor and deep expertise, this episode sheds light on why geotech is both an art and a science. Tune in for a compelling look at the foundation of renewable energy projects.