HOME ABOUT US SERVICES PRODUCTS SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE CAREERS NEWS CONTACT US MAJOR CONNECTIONS Freedom is accredited for all design and delivery work up to and including 132kV right through to the point of connection (PoC). Liaising with the local DNO, we arrange and co-ordinate the connection to the existing network. For IDNO connections we can deliver further savings. GRID CONNECTIONS “You have a choice”, contestable connections works can be carried out by either the DNO or by an accredited contractor; known as an Independent Connection Providers (ICP). These require accreditation via the National Electrical Registration Scheme (NERS)/Lloyds Register; Freedom has full NERS accreditation upto 132kV. As an ICP Freedom can carry out the following services under the contestable works; Design Works for your new connection Procure materials and plant for the connection works Land rights negotiations with third party landowners (if required) Trench excavation and duct installation – on site Trench excavation and duct installation – on public highway Construction of substation buildings and other civil works – on site Cable Installation Substation plant installation and cold commissioning Excavation for jointing bay – on site Excavation for jointing bay – public highway Testing of assets installed by ICP Recording of installed assets ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE From initial design to final commissioning and testing, Freedom offers the complete electrical distribution package. Our engineers have extensive experience in the design and construction of electrical infrastructure distribution systems up to 132kV, Freedom can offer a “solution” to any electrical infrastructure project. Freedom’s capability covers an extensive range of disciplines. Cable installations 1kV and 5kV insulation tests DC pressure tests up to 33kV VLF cable testing Transformers HV & LV winding insulation tests Winding ratio checks Bucholz testing Switchgear AC pressure testing Ductor testing CT’s – Ratio & flick tests, mag curves VT’s – Ratio & polarity checks Functionality checks RETURN TO POWER SOLUTIONS CASE STUDIES CONTESTABLE CONNECTIONS DAGENHAM CONTACT US Client GB-Bio Project Tansterne 66kV 22MW Connection & Substation The Brief Freedom was required to connect a 22MW Energy from Waste plant to ensure qualification for the prevailing government funded renewable obligation certificate (ROC) scheme. This involved providing a detailed design and studies package including all contestable elements of the scheme as identified in the NPG Functional Specification. The Approach Freedom were contracted very early by the client to carry out the initial feasibility studies for the cable works; initially Freedom had to divert the existing 66kV Overhead Line to Underground, this would “loop in” the new 66kV Substation once constructed. Freedom carried out all the design works for the Substation (inclusive of Protection & Control philosophy) and gained approval from NPG. The Delivery The Freedom team delivered, before the deadline, a detailed design and studies package, 66kV substation 40mx30m compound c/w; x2 of 66kV Dead Tank CBs, x6 of 66kV Disconnectors, x3 sets of VTs, x3 Cable sealing end Structures, associated Busbar and clamps, Construction of an 11mx6m Control Room c/w x3 off Circuit Protection Panels. The whole substation was commissioned and adopted by NPG a full 2 months prior to the RoC deadline date. Freedom 7 Brown Lane West Leeds LS12 6EH Tel: 44 (0) 845 164 2400 RECENT POSTS It’s a win at the Solar and Storage Awards November 25, 2021 It’s Gold for Freedom at the Green Apple Environment Awards November 19, 2021 SITE MAP Home About us Services Sustainability Governance Careers News © Freedom Group 2021 Design and build by Mosaic - The Integrated Marketing Agency Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.ACCEPT