The growth of solar power is a cornerstone of the UK’s renewable energy strategy. Large-scale solar farms and commercial rooftop projects rely on solid civil engineering to ensure equipment is safely installed, connected, and maintained for decades. At Rouse Civils Ltd, we provide the full civils package for solar infrastructure, working alongside developers, EPCs, and principal contractors across the UK.
How we deliver
Site preparation & clearance
- Full clearance of vegetation, redundant structures, and existing surfacing.
- Bulk earthworks and land forming to achieve correct levels and stable working platforms.
- Installation of access tracks, compounds and laydown areas for equipment delivery.
Access roads & compounds
- Temporary and permanent haul roads constructed to support heavy deliveries (panels, inverters, transformers).
- Construction of site compounds, fencing, gates and security measures.
- Drainage provision and environmental protection during construction.
Cable routes & ducting
- Excavation and installation of HV/LV ducting between arrays, inverter stations and substations.
- Sand surround, marker tape, and draw ropes to DNO/IDNO specification.
- Installation of draw pits, joint bays, and link boxes for testing and pulling.
Inverter & substation plinths
- Design and build of reinforced concrete plinths for inverters, transformers and switchgear.
- GRP housing bases and meter plinths constructed to manufacturer requirements.
- Setting out and bolt placement for precise equipment landings.
Cable pulling & earthing
- Pulling in of LV/HV cables using rollers, winches and tension monitoring.
- Installation of site earthing systems, including earth mats, rods and tapes.
- Testing and certification to ensure safe operation and compliance.
Drainage & SUDS
- Design and installation of surface water drainage systems, attenuation ponds and swales.
- Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) integrated into site layouts.
- Reinstatement and landscaping to meet planning and environmental conditions.
Reinstatement & finishes
- Final surfacing, kerbing, and reinstatement to HAPAS-approved standards.
- Planting and soft landscaping in line with ecological and planning requirements.
- Delivery of a safe, clean and compliant site ready for commissioning.
Why Rouse Civils Ltd?
- Proven experience in civils for renewable energy infrastructure – solar, EV and battery.
- One-stop civils delivery covering ducting, plinths, drainage, reinstatement and access roads.
- Skilled in liaising with DNOs/IDNOs and principal contractors, reducing programme delays.
- Safety-first and environmentally conscious, with a focus on minimising waste and protecting biodiversity.
- Trusted by major clients across the UK’s green energy sector.