Brackenhills 33kV Connection

Project Scope

Design, procurement, and construction of:

• 33kV primary substation

• 1.3 km off-site HV cable route

• Grid interface with SSE (DNO) including Point of Connection (POC)

• 50kVA auxiliary transformer and fenced compound

• Integration of control panels, metering, SCADA, and safety interlocks

Our Solution

MES Power Engineering acted as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015.

• Full design & build responsibility for HV substation, civil works, GRP housing, and auxiliary systems

• Off-site HV cable trenching, jointing, backfilling, and reinstatement to DNO standards

• Design approvals in accordance with SSEN standards

• Compliance with CDM regulations including risk assessments and hazard interface plans

Benefits to Our Client

• Zero RIDDOR incidents (independently audited HSE compliance)
• Programme shortened by three weeks using prefabricated plinths and GRP enclosures
• Future-proofed installation with cable marker tile system and custom auxiliary transformer fencing

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