18 September 2026
The biggest risk on many energy projects isn't the technology. It's the ground beneath it.
As battery storage and substation developments continue to grow in scale, understanding ground conditions early can save significant programme time and cost.
At Alan Wood & Partners, our geotechnical team supports projects with:
• Ground investigations (Phase 1 & 2)
• Coal mining risk assessments
• Slope stability analysis
• Working platform design
• Settlement assessments
• Remediation strategies
Recently, we supported a new 132kV substation and 100MW BESS project in West Yorkshire where the proposed battery compound is to be located on a former landfill site.
Our team undertook extensive ground investigations, slope stability assessments, working platform design and stakeholder engagement to help de-risk the development and give the project team confidence in the proposed solution.
Having geotechnical, civil and structural engineers working together under one roof means risks can be identified and addressed quickly.
Are challenging ground conditions one of the biggest risks on your next project? Get intouch.
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