Open main menu Search Search MY WREKIN Breadcrumb Home / Markets / Renewable Energy RENEWABLE ENERGY Renewable electricity generation outperformed fossil fuels for the first time in the UK in 2020, providing 43% of the country’s electricity, according to government figures. So it is clear that this ‘green industrial revolution’ is creating a hugely important market – and one in which Wrekin can offer a number of key solutions, having already supported the development of the first UK nuclear power station to be built in over 20 years. The UK aims to be net zero emissions by 2050 and 78% of the way by 2035. 0 emissions reduction available on the thickness of a compound or haul road. 0 % MultiTrack supplied 2016-2021. > 0 km As new renewable energy projects continue to gather momentum across the UK, all parties are looking for innovative ways to recoup time and money. We can assist in these developments by using our skills in improving site efficiencies. We have many years of experience in providing civil engineering solutions and we work closely with our customers to understand the unique challenges they face. We are constantly pushing ourselves to create new, innovative and long-lasting solutions to customer problems. IRON, STEEL AND GEOSYNTHETICS Essential geogrid solutions Our geogrid solutions can reduce the thickness of a haul road, compound or working platform, typically by 50%, resulting in substantially reduced construction costs and time. They improve site health and safety, accelerate construction timescales and reduce the project’s overall environmental impact. Early engagement means the geogrids can be manufactured to the exact width the contractor needs, suiting the site-specific requirements and creating an even more cost-effective grid. Our haul road expertise Projects to fit underground or overhead cables that transport electrical energy from its source, onto the National Grid, and into homes and businesses throughout the UK require a well-constructed haul road so that site traffic can operate safely and effectively. Haul roads are a practical and yet necessary cost. We understand how projects need a temporary road and a hard standing area for construction equipment, vehicles and site offices - and that they must also be as cost and time-effective as possible. Yet they are often overlooked and not considered as an area for improvement – and that’s where Wrekin, with our expertise in applying solutions that benefit contractors, can help. SUCCESS STORIES Our highly-skilled geogrids team was asked to help with the construction of a 10km haul road that would support nuclear power station Hinkley Point C in Somerset. When complete, the first such station to be created in the UK in two decades will provide low carbon electricity for around six million homes across the South West. The existing road network and infrastructure was deemed insufficient to cope with the demands of the building process. Construction traffic needed to drive directly into the sites where new pylons were being erected and underground cables installed. For the installation, 100,000sq m of Wrekin products were used. SX 3030 was installed over a layer of its FasTrack™ 609 separation geotextile – both with a manufactured four and a half metre width to suit the subgrade interface.  The substantial reduction in foundation thickness reduced cost and environmental impact while accelerating the construction process. With the recently released IPCC report on climate change there has never been a more critical time to be aware of our impact on the environment. We are committed to working towards minimising the environmental impact of all our activities, from developing products that increase whole of life performance to increasing recycling, and reducing waste and emissions wherever we can. We offer the best technical expertise with exceptional customer support. Our team works with asset owners, developers, main contractors, ground workers and local authorities throughout a construction scheme’s lifecycle. Working with us means you can access products you won’t find anywhere else, which solve problems you probably thought were unsolvable – all with the support of a team of professionals who are at the forefront of what they do. We understand the challenges of large-scale construction projects in this dynamic and fast-paced sector and our experienced team is here to help. 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