The project scope involved the fabrication of SmartValve structures, accompanied by gantries and supports. The structures formed part of a partnership with Kelvin Power Structures on a project within the energy sector.
Adey steel partnered with leading experts in the energy sector to deliver SmartValve structures across the National Grid Substation Network. The multi million pound project pioneered the successful development and implementation of new power distribution technology throughout the UK networks.
These specific structures were complemented by a series of gantries and support structures which aid the transmission of energy around each site. The project involved circa 300 tonnes of SmartValve structures and 200 tonnes of gantries and supports, which were all delivered within a tight schedule.
The new technological design is being installed on circuits at three substations in the North of England – Harker in Carlisle, Penwortham in Preston, and Salt Holme in Stockton-on-Tees. These were identified as needing a solution to solve the bottleneck of renewable power in the previous network.
The Adey Steel involvement within this particular project has meant we have played a key part in assisting with the supply of renewable energy, which ultimately helps move towards the achievement of a cleaner, more affordable future for energy.