Undergrounding Innovation: Construction Techniques
Innovation: High Energy (Natural Gas or Plasma fueled) Boring. (EarthGrid)
Description/Definition: Specialized boring techniques to place conduit in hard rock, including a tight turning radius to remain within narrow right of way or easement.
Impact: Reduced Installation Cost: Achieved via more sites where underground cable can be laid without challenge or risk of blasting or breaking hard rock.
Troy Helming, Founder & CEO
EarthGrid
Troy founded Tradewind Energy and Pristine Sun, and served as a board director at Green Reach Inc. for over 27 years. With 40 years in solar, built $10 billion in clean energy infrastructure. Author and inventor.