Renewables - Wilson Power Solutions

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 and control.

This project is connected to the UK Power Network’s (UKPN) distribution network, providing the capability to store energy from renewable sources to be used during peak hours. This also increases the flexibility of the UK National Grid, while playing a part in the country’s attempt to move away from fossil fuels.

Wilson Power Solutions have been providing the renewable sector with purpose designed power transformers (up to 200MVA) for a number of Solar PV and on-shore wind installations across the UK.

Please see here the time lapse footage of our 50MVA transformer install at Owls Hatch Solar PV Park.

Additional projects include the design and manufacture of a 50MVA 132kV/33kV power transformer for the DNO connection of a solar farm in Norfolk (the design of the unit having been approved by UK Power Networks), two further 50MVA 132kV/33kV transformers for solar projects in Hertfordshire and Cornwall; and a 10MVA 132/33kV Transformer for a Wind Farm in Devon.

We also support leading suppliers of small scale on-site generation packages with auxiliary transformers for connection of mainly farm based, “one turbine” wind power schemes in England and Wales.

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it ...

We're happy to recommend the Wilson e2 transformer as part of an integrated approach to energy savings.

Technical Standards Manager

Tesco
"I have worked with Wilson Power Solutions on a number of projects. I've always found them helpful and particularly value their flexibility with regards to custom requirements."

HV Regional Manager

SSE Enterprise
"I wanted to develop a relationship, something that was more than 'How do you buy transformers' - I can do that with Wilson's."

Managing Director

ESM Power Ltd
“Fantastic service which got us out of trouble. We had the transformer up and running that day which was beyond anyone's expectations and ended the nightmare...Thank you all again!”

Sandawana Castings
“Wilson transformer technology achieves savings in perpetuity combined with intangible benefits including increased machinery longevity through lower voltage running closer to the design specification.”

Site Director

Cranswick plc
“Please pass on my thanks to all involved with this job. From start to finish, it has been handled both timely and professionally."

Wykes Engineering
“Installing Wilson e2 transformers at Whipps Cross hospital will save £10,250 in energy costs and reduce our CO2 emissions by 7.2t per year – an effortless way of driving down costs and lower emissions”.

Director of Estates & Facilities, Whipps Cross University Hospital

NHS Trust
“Just a quick word to say how professional the lads were this week when repairing our HV transformers. Both worked extremely hard in very harsh conditions and are a credit to RWD. I’d appreciate it if you passed on my personal thanks to them both. Many thanks, Ian.”

Scottish and Southern Energy
“....TESCO are installing the Wilson e2 transformer into its estate as it is assisting us to improve emissions targets whilst helping us achieve our commercial constraints.

The team at Wilson Power Solutions have shown strong technical expertise and customer service"

Technical Standards Manager

Tesco
“Please would you pass on my thanks to all members of your staff for their sterling efforts in making the replacement of a vital piece of equipment for this hospital possible.

A significant contribution has been made to keep this hospital running and able to provide patient care.

Thank you again for your assistance”

Operations manager, Guys Hospital

NHS Trust
“I would like to thank you for your valued help resolving the two recent problems regarding transformer leak and replacement switchgear. Please thank your site staff for the professional way they carried out the work on site yesterday”

UK Power Networks
“I found Carl and his team on site very professional. They all got on with the job, had pride in their workmanship and attention to detail. The client was certainly impressed.”

Project manager

Cynergin
It appealed to us to select the product with the best energy efficiency onto our estate. This coupled with the ability for voltage optimisation at source means that the transformers will be saving significant costs over their lifetime. It was in reality a ’no brainer’ to select the Wilson e2 for two recently completed substation upgrade projects.

Electrical Design Engineer

The University of Warwick