Solar farms are one of the most important solutions for the global energy transition. Their infrastructure is not only focused on capturing solar energy, but also on protect the land against erosion and efficiently manage surface runoff water generated by precipitation. This is where the use of our geosynthetics, such as the IMPERTEXare key in the hydraulic design of these installations.

IMPERTEX is a geosynthetic consisting of a flat woven textile substrate made of Geomatrix's exclusive G5 polyester multifilament, which is impregnated with a coating copolymer. IMPERTEX, when placed on the floor control the flow of waterThe surface flow is guided through channels or ditches lined with it, preventing seepage into the subsoil and reducing soil erosion.

Why is it vital in solar parks?

In large solar fields, the terrain can be significantly altered by surface runoff, especially during heavy rains. This poses risks such as:

  • Soil loss due to water erosion
  • Formation of gullies or ditches
  • Damage to internal roads and access roads
  • Saturation of the ground with possible electrical effects
  • Instability of solar panel support structures

Sistema de riego agrícola elevado con tuberías en campo

Advantages of using IMPERTEX in the ditches of solar parks:

  1. Total impermeability
    Ensures that water flow does not infiltrate into the ground, allowing safe and controlled transport to discharge or storage areas.
  2. Laminar erosion and scour prevention
    Protects the soil from the effects of runoff water, especially on fragile soils or even on steep slopes.
  3. Design adaptability
    Due to its flexibility, it can be easily installed in straight or curved gutters or with variable slopes, adjusting to the geometry of the solar field.
  4. Compatibility with sustainable practices
    It is characterized by being inert in contact with water or vegetation. It can channel water currents in both acidic and alkaline conditions.
  5. Long service life and low maintenance
    It is resistant to installation damage and durable in the long term to mechanical actions and exposure to weathering. Its application is in the lining of crowning ditches and gutters.

Trabajador instalando tubería verde en huerta solar

Dos trabajadores instalan tubería verde en obra de construcción

Sustainability and efficiency as a whole:

The use of IMPERTEX in solar parks reinforces the project's environmental commitment, since:

  • Reduces the need for future erosion interventions.
  • Minimizes the use of concrete and other high impact materials.
  • It favors the retention and controlled management of water resources.
  • It is resistant to installation damage and durable in the long term to mechanical action and weathering.

Trabajador compactando terreno en parque solar fotovoltaico

Conclusion:

The success of a solar farm depends not only on the generation of energy, but also on the integral protection of the land that supports it. Implement IMPERTEX in ditches and crown ditches for surface water management, allows to control hydraulic risks, protect the investment and guarantee the long-term sustainability of the project. Finally, it is not only a waterproof geosynthetic, but an intelligent, practical and ecological solution to take care of the most important resource after the sun: water.

Instalación de paneles solares con pasillo de mantenimiento