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The team at Heathcote Renewables are experts in their field, drawing on the businesses within Heathcote Holdings; leaders in electrical & mechanical installations, groundworks and civils, land management, waste management and facilities management.

Environmental sustainability, customer service and relationships sit at the very core of the entire group, where every element of what we do is adapted and nurtured to suit our customers’ needs and challenges.

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On a project as ambitious and high-stakes as Cleve Hill Solar Farm – the UK’s largest operational solar installation – you quickly learn who your go-to people are. For us, it was Clark and the incredible team at Heathcote Renewables. Whether it was civils, earthworks, landscaping, machinery support, or stepping in when things got tough – they delivered every time. Fast, professional, reliable. The kind of team you don’t just work with… you rely on

Colin Freeman,
North Kent Peninsula Solar Project

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At Heathcote Renewables, we know that the performance of a solar farm depends on solid, reliable foundations. That’s why we combine our expertise in renewable energy projects with Helicasol’s advanced screw piling system and the latest state-of-the-art, GPS-guided equipment. The result: fast, precise, and sustainable foundations with minimal ground disturbance.

Helicasol’s trusted UK partner where ground conditions challenge traditional foundations

INVESTMENT IN INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY

INVESTMENT IN INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY

Heathcote Renewables has strengthened its specialist piling capabilities with the introduction of new semi-automated, GPS-guided machinery for direct ramming and screw piling. This major investment enhances the precision, efficiency, and reliability of our groundworks operations across a wide range of renewable and infrastructure projects. Designed to deliver consistent installation quality with improved safety and reduced time on site, this advanced technology reinforces our commitment to innovation, and sustainability.

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THE BENEFITS OF HELICASOL SCREW PILES

Great in unstable, uneven or sensitive terrains

Helicasol screw piles are ideal for unstable, uneven, and sensitive ground. They minimise excavation, reduce disturbance, and keep solar projects on schedule with immediate racking installation.

Designed for dependable performance in clay, sand, gravel, and mixed soils, our piles adapt to a wide range of conditions. Site-specific testing ensures the most efficient, cost-effective solution by providing precise data to optimise design, cut material costs, and maximise performance.

Cost savings by optimised pile sizing

Helicasol screw piles offer a highly cost-effective foundation solution for solar farms. Their fast, no-excavation installation cuts labour and equipment costs while keeping projects on schedule. By tailoring helical piles and frames to site conditions, we reduce material use, optimise load capacity, and avoid expensive ground remediation. The result is a reliable, durable foundation that saves both time and money across the project lifecycle.

Fast pile installation process

Installation of Helicasol screw piles is rapid which results in reduced project times. Our expert team use GPS-guided machinery to install the screw piles very efficiently, with no curing time needed.

Get in touch with Clark Frost on 07850 766743 to find out how we can support your project

Get in touch with Clark Frost on 07850 766743 to find out how we can support your project

expertise at every step of your solar infrastructure

The businesses within Heathcote Holdings collaborate to provide an effective suite of services to assist with renewable infrastructure projects.

We will allocate account managers specifically to your project, drawing on expertise across the group and ensuring streamlined, effective lines of communication for our customers, fulfilling all EPC requirements.

expertise at every step of your solar infrastructure

The businesses within Heathcote Holdings collaborate to provide an effective suite of services to support renewable infrastructure projects. This work is led and managed by the experienced team at Heathcote Renewables, ensuring a coordinated, end-to-end delivery approach.

We allocate dedicated account managers to each project, drawing on expertise from across the group to provide streamlined, effective lines of communication for our customers and to meet all EPC requirements.

PRE-COMMENCEMENT WORKS & LAND MANAGEMENT

We use our expertise to protect biodiversity through tailored ecological mitigation works, including wildlife habitat creation and management.

We also establish legume-rich sward, arable reversion, and wildflower mixes to meet pre-commencement conditions and can deliver Landscape and Ecology Management Plans (LEMPs) to support long-term site management, ecological enhancement, and planning compliance.

Read more about LEMPs in our blog

10 Lessons about solar & biodiversity from The Future of Solar Photovoltaics Podcast

SITE SETUP & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

We provide temporary and permanent trackways, access roads, and haul roads for safe vehicle and equipment movement.

Our services also include welfare units, offices, canteens, and a full range of plant machinery to support projects of any scale.

ONSITE GROUND TESTING

Our site-specific testing ensures the most efficient and cost-effective foundation solution.

By analysing critical areas with precise, calibrated methods, we provide reliable data to optimise design, reduce material costs, and maximize  performance.

MECHANICAL WORK: PILING, STRUCTURES & MODULES

Our specialist engineers provide expert table erection and module installation, ensuring correct polarity and precision assembly.

We can also provide electrical installation.

We also offer advanced trenching operations with specialist equipment for seamless project execution.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SCREW PILING

Screw piling is a foundation method where steel piles with helical blades are rotated into the ground. For solar farms, it provides a stable and durable base for mounting systems, installed quickly and cleanly.

It’s fast, precise, and sustainable. Screw piling avoids large-scale excavation, causes minimal ground disturbance, and keeps solar projects on schedule by allowing immediate installation of racking systems.

Yes. Our team delivers a complete service, from ground assessment and design to full installation using Helicasol’s advanced screw piling technology.

Helicasol’s system is engineered for strength, adaptability, and durability. Its innovative design ensures dependable performance across a wide range of soil conditions, even on challenging sites.

In most cases, yes. Screw piles are highly versatile and work effectively in clay, sand, gravel, and mixed soils. Our site-specific testing ensures the most efficient and cost-effective foundation solution. By analysing critical areas with precise, calibrated methods, we provide reliable data to optimise design, reduce material costs, and maximize performance. We tailor the pile design to match your site’s conditions.

Installation is rapid. With our expertise and GPS-guided machinery, screw piles for solar farms can often be installed in days, with no curing time needed.

Absolutely. It causes minimal ground disturbance, avoids large concrete pours, and piles can be removed or reused – making it a sustainable choice.

We use the latest semi-automated, GPS-guided equipment. This ensures precise, efficient, and consistent installation across large-scale solar farms.

Very strong. Screw piles are designed for excellent load-bearing capacity and long-term performance. With Helicasol’s advanced system, they deliver stable, durable foundations that last and are backed by a 40-year warranty.

With our state-of-the-art, GPS-guided equipment and experienced team, Heathcote Renewables delivers screw piling with speed and precision. By using Helicasol’s advanced system, we ensure every solar project benefits from strong, sustainable, and long-lasting foundations.

Screw piling is a foundation method where steel piles with helical blades are rotated into the ground. For solar farms, it provides a stable and durable base for mounting systems, installed quickly and cleanly.

It’s fast, precise, and sustainable. Screw piling avoids large-scale excavation, causes minimal ground disturbance, and keeps solar projects on schedule by allowing immediate installation of racking systems.

Yes. Our team delivers a complete service, from ground assessment and design to full installation using Helicasol’s advanced screw piling technology.

Helicasol’s system is engineered for strength, adaptability, and durability. Its innovative design ensures dependable performance across a wide range of soil conditions, even on challenging sites.

In most cases, yes. Screw piles are highly versatile and work effectively in clay, sand, gravel, and mixed soils. Our site-specific testing ensures the most efficient and cost-effective foundation solution. By analysing critical areas with precise, calibrated methods, we provide reliable data to optimise design, reduce material costs, and maximize performance. We tailor the pile design to match your site’s conditions.

Installation is rapid. With our expertise and GPS-guided machinery, screw piles for solar farms can often be installed in days, with no curing time needed.

Absolutely. It causes minimal ground disturbance, avoids large concrete pours, and piles can be removed or reused – making it a sustainable choice.

We use the latest semi-automated, GPS-guided equipment. This ensures precise, efficient, and consistent installation across large-scale solar farms.

Very strong. Screw piles are designed for excellent load-bearing capacity and long-term performance. With Helicasol’s advanced system, they deliver stable, durable foundations that last and are backed by a 40-year warranty.

With our state-of-the-art, GPS-guided equipment and experienced team, Heathcote Renewables delivers screw piling with speed and precision. By using Helicasol’s advanced system, we ensure every solar project benefits from strong, sustainable, and long-lasting foundations.

PRE-COMMENCEMENT WORKS & LAND MANAGEMENT

Our ecological mitigation enhances biodiversity while meeting planning conditions. We create wildlife habitats, pollinator corridors, and wildflower or legume-rich swards to deliver lasting environmental value.

Yes. We work with ecologists and planning authorities to deliver site-specific solutions, including arable reversion, soil enhancement, and habitat restoration, ensuring pre-commencement conditions are met efficiently.

SITE SETUP & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

We provide temporary and permanent infrastructure, including trackways, access roads, plant machinery, welfare units, offices, and canteens, to keep solar sites safe and fully operational.

Our services scale to every solar installation. We deliver tailored welfare, logistics, access and plant solutions that ensure sites remain safe, compliant, and efficient throughout the project.

ONSITE GROUND TESTING

Site-specific testing ensures safe and efficient foundations. Precise data informs design, optimises material use, and guarantees long-term stability.

Early analysis reduces waste, lowers material costs, and minimises environmental impact, supporting sustainable, high-performance solar construction.

MECHANICAL WORK: PILING, STRUCTURES & MODULES

Our engineers use semi-automated, GPS-guided screw piling machinery for precise piling, structure erection, and module installation. Every installation is accurate, structurally sound, and reliable even in challenging conditions.

We provide advanced trenching with specialist equipment, alongside mechanical assembly and electrical installation. This integrated approach reduces disruption, speeds up installation, and ensures high-quality results.

corporate scale
family values

10
m
tonnes

Construction waste processed annually

1000
+
annually

Portable toilets & welfare units deployed

150
+
owned

Specialist plant & machinery for hire