Scope of Civil Works

For projects ranging from wind and solar farms to battery storage developments, our standard civil package includes:

• Substation Construction & Control Buildings
  Reinforced concrete foundations and housing for transformers, switchgear, and control systems.
• Stormwater & Drainage Systems
  Design and installation of effective guttering, attenuation tanks, and sustainable drainage measures.
• Electrical Ducting & Earth Grids
  Trenching, cabling pathways, and grounding systems built to regulatory requirements.
• Access Roads & Bulk Excavation
  Site clearance, earthmoving, stoning, and surfacing works for heavy equipment access.
• Security & Boundary Works
  Palisade fencing and post-and-rail installations for site perimeter protection.

Project Highlights (Selected Sites)

• Battery Storage Facilities
  Ireland now hosts over 1.1 GW of grid-connected storage capacity, including sites near Lisdrumdoagh and Kilathmoy (Limerick/Kerry). These facilities are crucial for grid stability and renewable capacity balancing.
• Substation Infrastructure
  Substations across these sites (e.g., Scartaglen, Porterstown) enable grid connection for wind and solar farms, supporting capacity between 38 kV and 110 kV.
• Environmental Sensitivity
  Projects installed in rural and protected landscapes demand stringent environmental controls, including reinstatement, drainage mitigation, and habitat protection.

Challenges & Solutions

Energy sites come with logistical and regulatory demands:

• Often located in remote or rural settings, requiring careful traffic and materials planning.
• Must meet strict engineering and safety standards for high-voltage systems.
• Require close coordination with clients, utilities, and environmental authorities to ensure site readiness and planning compliance.
• Sites like battery farms require fast, accurate earthworks to meet energisation deadlines and grid-integration timeframes.

Why Collin’s BCE Excels at This

• Technical Competence – We deliver high-spec ducting, foundations, and infrastructure for demanding electrical loads.
• Effective Execution – Our teams work cross-county to deliver safe, compliant, and on-time construction outcomes.
• Environmental Care – Sensitive installations are treated with full site reinstatement and protection plans.

Powering Renewable Projects With Confidence

If you’re planning works for a wind farm substation, solar site, or battery storage development, Collins BCE provides the civil engineering excellence to support Ireland’s shift to renewable energy. Contact us to discuss how we can help deliver your energy infrastructure project reliably and responsibly.