This is and has been a very topical and evident sector of the Electrical Power Industry over the last number of years. Windfarms, Biomass, and other forms of non-fossil fuel generation schemes have resulted in many new grid connection projects with the requirement to manage the entire process leading up to the design and build the new transmission and distribution infrastructure and associated substations.

The Project Management of these developments brings together the technical and commercial aspects together with satisfying environmental considerations and planning requirements.

Connection Offers and subsequent Connection Agreements require liaison and coordination between a number of parties. These include the Developer, the  DNO, the TO / NGT, Local Authorities and Councils, Plant and Equipment Manufacturers, Specialist Consultants, Designers, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.

Our experience and abilities enable PTS to fully understand the requirements and to manage these processes on behalf of a range of clients. Our services include Grid connection design development and; coordination of Environmental impact assessments, Transport studies, OHL and cable route design studies, Geotechnical surveys and planning submission support. 

With experience in all aspects of substation engineering and design work, PTS can ensure that our clients receive exactly what is required no matter how onerous the specifications are.  Whether the requirements include input from the beginning of a project with the production of a feasibility study, delivery of a detailed design package for construction or a complete start to finish design such that project approval can be sought, PTS have necessary expertise to deliver.

This expertise is available both for the Primary plant aspects of a substation and the Secondary protection requirements; from initial plant layout concept designs and protection application studies through to fully detailed installation details, protection schemes and diagrams, and multi-core cable termination details.  All of this can be delivered by PTS in-house expertise as well as coordinating civil requirements with the civil designer. 

PTS have the suitably qualified and experienced installation personnel, who are able to provide the installation of all electrical equipment required for the successful completion of electrical projects at LV,MV and HV. These installation capabilities include the following;

• installation of LV/MV and HV switchgear,
• installation of transmission transformers,
• installation of disconnectors and fault throwers,
• installation of ring main units and distribution transformers,
• installation of ct’s and vt’s,
• installation of copper and aluminium busbars and overhead conductors,
• installation of battery chargers and batteries,
• supply and installation of protection control panels, AVC panels or individual relay requirements,
• modification and retrofitting of existing protection control panels,
• installation and termination of all associated power,
• multicore and control cables installed on or within suitable means of containment,
• installation and termination of telecontrol and scada equipment and wiring,
• supply and installation of pilot intertripping panels,
• installation of new electrical wiring system, lighting,
• small power and equipment for substations to the latest regulations. 

The PTS installation team have the right blend of knowledge and experience to ensure that the clients expectations with regard to Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental performance indicators are delivered to the clients satisfaction.

Similarly, as for the transmission and distribution sectors, PTS have a team of highly experienced commissioning staff conversant with schemes and equipment at transmission and distribution voltages, from 11kV through 132kV and up to 400kV. PTS can provide commissioning services on a fixed price, time and material or as part of a turnkey solution. Our commissioning personnel support outage and new build requirements throughout the year with PTS being in the position to co-ordinate the utilisation of this resource to ensure full support of our customers needs in a professional and efficient manner