Europe’s Joint-Largest BESS energised in Buckinghamshire
A significant step towards securing our energy future and meeting the UK’s landmark commitment to decarbonise electrical systems by 2035 was taken this month by the successful energisation of Bumpers, the joint-largest Battery Energy Storage System in Europe by MWh. Developed by Harmony Energy, the site utilises fifty-six Tesla Lithium-Ion 2XL Megapacks, connected to twenty-eight […]
24 Oct 2023
Restructure of WPS Board & Senior Management Team
Wilson Power Solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of a new board member and two members of the senior management team. The restructure comes as a response to the rapid growth the business has seen over the past few years bringing with it not only an increase in sales and production capacities but also […]
26 Jul 2023
Energising the UK’s First Transmission-Connected Solar Farm
Photo credit: Alexander Parkyn-Smith The UK’s first solar farm to connect to a transmission network instead of a distribution network has been energised by the National Grid in the beginning of May 2023. Larks Green is located in Bristol and is connected to Iron Acton substation through a Wilson Power Solutions transformer. The 49.9MWp […]
16 May 2023
Yorkshire Transformer Manufacturer at The Heart of Europe’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System
Transformers manufactured by a Leeds firm are playing a critical role in Europe’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) by megawatt hours, which has just come online in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Harmony Energy’s 98MW/196MWh Pillswood facility, near Cottingham, utilises 78 Tesla Megapacks connected to the grid using power and distribution transformers. These […]
29 Nov 2022
Wilson Power Solutions Win Solar & Storage Live Award
Wilson Power Solutions was shortlisted two weeks ago for the Networks and Connections Award as part of the Solar & Storage Live Awards. The award ceremony took place on Wednesday 19th Oct at a beautiful gala dinner in a room full of lively, enthusiastic, hard-working people. Although we are often very confident in the quality […]
24 Oct 2022
Announcement: Introducing WATTS
Wilson Power Solutions Ltd are pleased to announce the formation of Wilson Agile Transformer Technical Services (WATTS – Rental), a joint venture between Wilson Power Solutions and Agile Power Group FZE based in Dubai. The new company WATTS – Rental will be headquartered in Dubai, UAE where it will operate in excess of 250 MVA […]
19 Aug 2022
Battery Tripping Units Stock
We have a number of Chargetec Battery Tripping Units in stock. Some BTUs are available ex-stock ready to be shipped out with other units to be made available on a four-six week lead time. Details of the units available from each range and their availability status are below. We started building a good stock level […]
16 Aug 2022
Guide to Replacing Transformers
The third part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) was published earlier this month. Scientists warn that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach but restricting temperature rise to no more than 1.5C to 2C could be the range that will minimize the likelihood of reaching critical environmental […]
22 Apr 2022
IETF: Industrial Energy Transformation Fund FAQ
The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) was designed by the UK government to encourage energy-intensive businesses to cut their carbon emissions and reduce their energy waste by switching to energy-efficient low-carbon technologies. A budget of £315 million was allocated by the government to be spent through the IETF. BEIS manages England, Wales and North Ireland’s […]
4 Apr 2022
COP26: Energy Efficiency Initiative
This November the UK is hosting the UN climate change conference COP26 in Glasgow. World leaders will meet with the aim to agree on how to tackle the urgent threat of global climate change. Governments and organisations have to work in partnerships to prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5C and protect our planet and […]
9 Nov 2021
Announcement: WPS to stop supplying refurbished transformers
As many of you may already know, Wilson Power Solutions is a third-generation family run business led by Erika Wilson. Richard Wilson founded the business in 1964 and was later joined by his two children, Colin and Dennis in the 1960s. Since its inception and up until the 1990s, Wilson Power Solutions main business activity […]
21 Oct 2021
Wilson Power Solutions wins at the 2021 AEE Awards!
It gives us great pleasure to announce that we have been awarded the “Innovative Energy Project of the Year” for the Western Europe Region for our Ultra-Low Loss Transformers at the AEE Awards 2021. The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), was founded in 1977 by Albert Thumann and is a nonprofit professional society of over 18,000 members […]
5 Oct 2021
Wilson Power Solutions supplies Tesla Contego mega-project!
We recently supplied 14 x 2.8MVA transformers to the 34 MW / 68 MWh Contego project near Burgess Hill in West Sussex. The project was developed by Harmony Energy and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV). The site uses a battery storage system of 28 Tesla Megapack lithium-ion batteries with Tesla’s Autobidder AI software for real-time trading […]
13 Sep 2021
Introducing our Transformer Product Portfolio
We’ve added a new feature to our website that will make it easier for you to find out about our standard Transformer product ranges. No more playing email tennis waiting to be served up product specifications and datasheets, this information is now available instantly online. The standard product ranges available on this new tool are; […]
2 Sep 2021
Announcement: Simon Wilson retires and Erika Wilson becomes major shareholder
Download Full Press Release Download Short Press Release Simon Wilson retires from his role as joint Managing Director and makes a full exit from the company after 31 years at Wilson Power Solutions. Erika Wilson will become the sole Managing Director after carrying out this role jointly with Simon for the last 13 years. Erika […]
27 May 2021
Fund for replacing transformers – What you need to know!
Applications closed, check out Phase 2 Post. Download IETF Digest Download IETF Guide The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is a grant designed to encourage energy intensive businesses to cut their carbon emissions and reduce their energy waste through switching to energy efficient low-carbon technologies. This fund is run by BEIS and Innovate UK. […]
4 May 2021
Tier 1 Transformers Stock Availability
We have stopped manufacturing Wilson e1 transformers in light of the new Tier 2 EU Ecodesign regulation. However, we still have Tier 1 transformers in stock that are available for sale and they are good for budget-sensitive projects. Following the EU Ecodesign regulation, our stock of Wilson e1 transformers has already been placed in the […]
23 Apr 2021
Wilson Power Hire: Containerised Transformer Packages
As part of a 170 MVA hire fleet, Wilson Power offers a range of transformers coupled with switchgear in containerised solutions to customers in need of a temporary solution to supplement their equipment or to deal with an emergency. The six transformer substations come in two ONAN Ratings, 6300KVA (oil-filled and cast resin) and 3150KVA […]
8 Mar 2021
Decarbonising EV Infrastructure & Case Study
There are almost 164,000 pure EV’s in the UK now (less than 0.5% of all cars) but we already have more charging points than petrol stations. It’s not exactly a straightforward comparison but it’s a good sign of a collaborative effort to equip the country with adequate infrastructure for the inevitable growth. The government’s “Green […]
25 Jan 2021
EU Ecodesign Regulations for Transformers – Tier 2 (2021) FAQ
Please download the FAQ whitepaper here The European Commission estimates that 2.9% of all energy generated across EU27 and the UK is wasted through transformer losses. This amounts to 93TWh which is equivalent to the electricity consumed in Denmark over three years. The regulation applies to all transformers placed in the market or put […]
5 Jan 2021
Erika Wilson Becomes BEAMA’s First Female Vice President
Press Release: BEAMA has elected its first female Vice President today as part of its AGM. Erika Wilson, the new VP, is the managing director at Wilson Power Solutions Ltd, a power and distribution transformers manufacturer based in Leeds. Erika joined BEAMA’s board of directors nearly three years ago. Throughout her post, she has […]
3 Dec 2020
WPS Donates £10,400 to the NHS Charities Together
When COVID-19 first hit, the entire nation was touched by the selfless response of the NHS staff and the efforts they make on daily basis risking their lives and their families’ well being to save us all. We then made the decision that we should give back somehow. We had supplied the NHS with transformers […]
25 Nov 2020
Send us Tx Pictures for a Chance to Win
This year has been challenging for all of us on a personal and professional level. It has definitely transformed the way we do many things, most of which, communication. We have not been able to meet most of you in person unless it was absolutely essential but we are exploring new ways to better engage […]
12 Nov 2020
We Now Provide DNO & iDNO Approved Transformers
Wilson Power Solutions now supply UK DNO & iDNO approved ground mount unit type transformers on an 8-10 week lead time, with some units available now in stock. Being Toshiba‘s exclusive UK partner, we are now able to service UK network competitive connection projects utilising transformers manufactured according to SSE, UKPN and SPEN specifications. […]
9 Oct 2020
COVID-19 Statement from Wilson Power Solutions
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis and with the uncertainty surrounding supply chains, we have been understandably receiving a high volume of requests from our customers to provide reassurance and guarantees. Our senior team has put together a statement which outlines our contingency plan in terms of protecting our team members, site works, and supply chains. We […]
17 Mar 2020
End Users Could Benefit from Avoiding £220m of Wasted Energy
2.9% of all energy generated in Europe gets wasted through transformer losses. That accounts for 93.4TWh, enough to power Denmark for three years. In the UK, network losses account for 1.5% of the CO2 emissions. 25% of which are caused by distribution transformers. This raises two questions, who pays for this wasted energy and […]
1 Jul 2022
New Standard Four-Week Lead Time
Quality is your friend, speed is your ally! We’ve got both with our new standard four-week lead time! Shorter lead time is every project manager’s dream! We have addressed this issue and decided to stock over 100 transformers on our shop floor to be able to offer you the shortest lead time in the […]
27 Jan 2020
NPG is the First DNO to Trial Super Low Loss AMTs
Northern Powergrid will be the UK’s first distribution network operator (DNO) to trial super low loss ground-mounted Amorphous transformers (AMTs) that could help reduce 2GWh of annual losses. The transformers can reduce core losses by up to 90%, compared to the older ground-mounted distribution transformers they’re replacing. Network losses are the leakage of power during […]
9 Dec 2019
What should come first solar PV or replacing transformers?
Comparing solar Photovoltaic systems to distribution transformers is not exactly straightforward, the former is used for generating electricity and the latter for transmitting and distributing it. Does that make it a case of apples and oranges comparison then? Not quite. Eng. Ayah Alfawaris elaborates below. The shift to renewable energy surged exponentially after the prices […]
20 Nov 2019
Wilson Power Wins Prestigious Sustainability Award
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) launched Sustainability Impact Awards this year to recognise businesses and individuals whose impact on the transformation towards a sustainable world is prominent. Wilson Power Solutions received an award for the New Product, Service or Technology category. The award came as recognition of Wilson e2 Super Low Loss […]
2 Oct 2019
