Solar drilling contractors

LeadsWorlds October 17, 2025

If by “solar drilling contractors” you mean companies or firms that do the drilling work (for foundations, piles, borewells, etc.) for solar farms & solar‐PV installations, here’s a summary + some examples in India, and what to look for. If you meant something else (e.g. drilling for geothermal solar, or for specialized wells), I can pull up more specific ones.

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What do solar drilling contractors typically do

These contractors provide services such as:

Pile driving / piling / foundation drilling for mounting solar panels.
Drilling holes for ground mounts or structure posts.
DTH (Down-the-Hole) drilling especially in hard soil or rock.
Site preparation: soil investigation, bore logs, geotechnical assessments.
Sometimes borewell services for water (for cleaning panels, etc.)
Pre-drilling for difficult ground (rock, slope) before pile driving.

Some solar drilling / piling contractors & related service providers in India

Here are some companies already operating in or offering services relevant to solar drilling / piling:

Name	What they do / Where they operate	Notes
S R Solars (Pune)	They provide DTH machine piling services for solar & infrastructure projects. SR Solars
Solanki Water Wells Drilling	Provides solar panel piling / pile drilling services in states like Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh. They handle pile dimensions from ~200 mm to ~450 mm. Solanki Drilling
Hardrock Drills	They make solar pile drilling machinery (pile drivers, rigs) and provide piling tech. Hardrock Drilling
PRD Rigs India Pvt Ltd	Manufacturer of various drilling rigs including for solar piling, DTH rigs, etc. While more on the equipment side, often such firms partner or provide machines that drilling contractors use. Prdrigs India
Mega Solar Metal Sanayi ve Ticaret (Turkey)	For reference: they offer drilling & piling services for PV projects internationally, covering soil inspection, rotary drilling, pile driving etc. Energy Exporter

What to check for when selecting a good solar drilling contractor

If you are looking to hire one, here are criteria and questions you should ask/verify:

Experience with solar-scale piling
Drilling or piling for solar farms has its own requirements: exact alignment, durability, ability to handle large numbers of piles, etc.
Equipment / technology
- DTH rigs or other rigs suitable for local soil/rock types.
- Capability for handling required pile sizes & depths.
- Use of pre-drilling vs straight pile driving if rock or hard strata are involved.
Geotechnical competence
Ability to do soil testing, geological surveys, determine load bearing properties etc. Mistakes here lead to unstable foundations.
Quality & safety standards
- Proper calibration, QA/QC in pile alignment, verticality, depth.
- Safety records and compliance.
Timeliness and capacity
Solar projects often are on tight schedules and need many piles rapidly. Contractor should have sufficient fleet/crew.
Local knowledge & logistics
Soil types, transport access, permissions, local regulations, seasonality (monsoons, etc.) will impact work.
Cost and contracts
Clarity on unit rates (per pile, per hole, per depth), what is included (e.g. mobilisation, fuel, labour), guarantee for foundations.