End Plates vs. Flat Plates for Photovoltaic Pipe Piles: Engineering Insights for Solar Projects
With solar energy capacity projected to grow 35% year-over-year through 2025 according to the 2024 Global Renewable Energy Report, engineers face increasing pressure to optimize photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems. The choice between end plates and flat plates for pipe pile foundations might seem minor, but it's actually one of those "make-or-break" decisions that impacts everything from installation costs to long-term structural integrity.
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