The Challenge of Access
Accumulated dust on the surface of solar panels can reduce a system’s efficiency by up to 50 percent!
Reliable access to and from renewable energy farms is critical. And as more and more communities turn to renewable energy sources, these roads become an increasingly integral part of the process.
The biggest challenges associated with these kinds of remote facilities are access to quality construction materials and cost effective maintenance strategies. Typically, these issues lead to costly repairs and the problem of dust generation from unsealed surfaces. In turn, these lead to reduced visibility, health and safety concerns, plus the reduced effectiveness and efficiency of renewable energy infrastructure during operation.
TeraFil’s innovative range of stabilization, sealing and dust control products keeps productivity up by keeping dust down
TeraFil soil stabilization and dust control technologies can be used to stabilize and improve in-situ materials for use in road and site pad construction.
Polymer sealing and dust suppression can be used to manage the surface of roads and exposed areas by creating a protective layer that maintains surface integrity and practically eliminates dust generation.
Long-term dust and erosion control options provide sustainable and easily applied environmentally sound management tools for roads, drains, cuttings, embankments and hardstands used for wind and solar farms, hydro-schemes, and geothermal plants.
Left untreated, dust from unsealed haul roads can have a considerable impact on visibility, communication and respiratory health of the mine site workers and surrounding community members. Managing dust by continual watering only leads to road degradation, increased slip potential and further dust generation.