Key Takeaways
- Acrow Bridge has installed a steel beam bridge at the Langford Solar Farm in Devon for construction and maintenance access.
- The bridge, measuring 13.7m by 5.49m, is designed to last 100 years and arrived pre-constructed.
- Sold to Ethical Power, the project includes an installed capacity of 35 MW for both solar and battery energy storage systems.
Bridge Installation at Langford Solar Farm
Acrow Bridge has successfully installed a steel beam bridge at the Langford Solar Farm located in Devon. This bridge will facilitate access for construction activities and serve maintenance vehicles once the solar farm is operational.
Ethical Power, the company responsible for constructing the Langford project, purchased the bridge, which is part of a contract awarded by RWE, a renewable energy company. The new solar farm will feature a dual capacity of 35 MW for solar energy generation and 35 MW for battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The dimensions of the beam bridge are 13.7 meters in length and 5.49 meters in width. It was delivered to the site fully constructed, allowing for a quick installation process that took just a few hours. Built in accordance with Eurocode LM1 and LM2 standards, the bridge is hot-dip galvanized to minimize maintenance needs, ensuring longevity over a projected design life of 100 years.
According to Laura Jones from Acrow, “Acrow’s beam bridges are a quick and proven solution for either temporary or permanent applications.” This versatility makes them suitable for various industrial uses, as they come in standardized lengths and widths but can also be tailored to meet specific highway loadings and types of vehicles, including pedestrian requirements.
The successful execution of this project underlines Acrow’s commitment to providing effective infrastructure solutions in support of renewable energy initiatives.
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