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High-voltage turnkey specialist services.

From design to complete Balance of Plant (BoP) services, we deliver high-voltage grid connections across all energy sectors.

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Design & build contractor contestable works

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In-house design Engineers and Civil & Electrical Site Operatives

Complete solutions connecting your projects to the grid.

As an ICP, we are accredited up to 132kV and have completed connections to all distribution networks across the UK, as well as the National Grid’s transmission network.

We pride ourselves on our open and collaborative approach with clients.

With in-house expertise across the entire project value chain, we offer solutions in the following categories:

  • Design and development
  • Electrical project management
  • Civil project management
  • Construction: full-wrap and BoP
  • Commissioning
  • At Varco, we are committed to investing in assets that will accelerate renewable integration, sustain a resilient grid and drive consumer value in the UK. We are therefore delighted to be working in partnership with Ethical Power Connections to deliver our first two 57 MW assets in the UK, both of which are expected to be online next year.

    James MillsDirector, Varco Energy
  • At Varco, we are committed to investing in assets that will accelerate renewable integration, sustain a resilient grid and drive consumer value in the UK. We are therefore delighted to be working in partnership with Ethical Power Connections to deliver our first two 57 MW assets in the UK, both of which are expected to be online next year.

    James Mills – 1Director, Varco Energy

Specialist solutions for energy infrastructure projects.

From locational challenges, through complex connections arrangements, we understand every project is different and work closely with our clients to deliver solutions matching their unique requirements. Our team of in-house designers, engineers, planners and specialists, ensure that every project meets our stringent quality checks and achieves full accreditation at first attempt.

Accreditations.

As a National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) Independent Connection Provider (ICP) we have the capability to deliver grid connections in competition with the Distribution Network Operators up to and including 132kV for the following scopes:

  • Design scopes covering HV and LV cables networks along with substation up to and including 132kV
  • Project management
  • Substation installation up to and including 132kV
  • Cable laying and jointing work up to and including 132kV
  • Civil works

As part of NERS, our management system and installation works are monitored on a regular basis throughout the year by the NERS assessors to ensure that we continue to comply with the requirements of the scheme, and that our works are completed to high level of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.

Our Projects.

We have completed over 594MW of high voltage grid connections in the solar PV sector and 707MW & 911MWh BESS connections.

In development

Burcot Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage Project

Completed

Minety South Storage 2 BESS

In construction

Larport Solar Farm