Project Awarded

Power Projects Awarded Electrical Engineering Design Services – 132 kV Grid Connection & BESS Integration, United Kingdom

We are pleased to share that Power Projects has been awarded a comprehensive Electrical Engineering Design Services assignment for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project with a 132 kV grid connection in the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom
May 2026
BESS & High Voltage
132 kV
Grid Voltage
BESS
Technology
UK
Location
End-to-End
Design Scope
About the Study

Grid-Connected BESS Facility

This project represents a critical step in enabling large-scale energy storage integration into the grid, supporting stability, renewable energy penetration, and reliable power system operation.

The project involves the complete electrical design and engineering support for a grid-connected BESS facility, including substation design, system studies, and integration of battery systems with the transmission network.

The scope covers concept design through detailed engineering and final integration, ensuring compliance with UK Grid Codes, utility requirements, and international standards. The design will address critical aspects such as system stability, protection coordination, harmonic performance, and safe operation under all network conditions.

Advanced engineering tools and simulation platforms will be used to develop accurate system models, validate performance, and ensure reliable and optimized design solutions.

Scope of Work

Comprehensive Engineering Deliverables

132 kV Grid Connection Design

Concept and detailed design for grid connection and substation systems

Electrical Drawings (SLD, KLD)

Single Line Diagrams, Key Line Diagrams, and complete electrical layouts

Technical Specifications

Specifications for primary equipment, switchgear, transformers, and BESS systems

Power System Studies

Load flow, short circuit, harmonic, and reactive power analysis

Grid Compliance Studies

Voltage control, fault ride-through, and grid code compliance assessments

Protection & Safety

Protection coordination, arc flash, lightning protection, and safety assessments

Cable & Earthing Design

Cable routing, thermal design, trench layout, and site-wide earthing engineering

Building Services Electrical

HVAC, lighting, UPS, and auxiliary electrical systems design

BESS Integration Design

PCS, battery arrays, EMS/SCADA interfaces design and integration

Ongoing Technical Support

Design coordination, review support, and final deliverable preparation
Key Outcomes

Delivering Impact

This project will ensure a fully compliant, reliable, and optimized electrical design for grid-connected BESS infrastructure. It will enable seamless integration with the transmission network while maintaining system stability, safety, and operational efficiency.

This award highlights Power Projects' strong capabilities in delivering end-to-end electrical engineering design, advanced power system studies, and large-scale energy storage integration for high-voltage infrastructure projects.

Electrical Engineering BESS Integration 132 kV Grid Connection Power System Studies Substation Design United Kingdom Renewable Energy EMS / SCADA

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