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A passive, maintenance-free technology from Exlterra called the Groundwater Energy Passive System (GEPS®), addresses both of solar's major soil-related headaches: stormwater runoff driven by construction compaction and decreased permeable surface area, and long-term structural damage caused by uneven moisture distribution around panel footings.

If you've ever noticed cracks snaking across a basement wall, doors that suddenly won't close right, or a driveway that's heaved up in the middle of nowhere, you may have experienced one of the most costly and least-talked-about problems in construction: expansive clay heave. It's a problem that quietly destroys billions of dollars in homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure every year.

At Exlterra, we’re proud to be applying GEPS (Groundwater Energy Passive System) to solve real, persistent challenges in stormwater infrastructure — not just on golf courses, but in critical detention ponds that struggle with standing water.

Exlterra is proud to announce the installation of GEPS on the first three greens at Golf de Neuchâtel, marking the beginning of a full deployment across all 18 greens over the next two years.

Water needs to move through soil for healthy plants, stable foundations, and effective stormwater management. But in many places, water can’t get into the soil volume as it should. This is usually due to the type of soil, how the soil is arranged, or the way different soil layers interact. Below, we explain the main reasons why soil infiltration is often poor and how Exlterra's Groundwater Energy Passive System (GEPS) can help.

The Groundwater Energy Passive System (GEPS) by Exlterra is revolutionizing water management in turf and landscape environments, especially on golf courses. By enhancing soil-water interactions, GEPS delivers measurable improvements in water conservation, moisture retention, and sustainability - directly supporting environmental goals and significantly reducing the need and cost of irrigation.