Mar 30, 2026 | Case Study, Energy & Power
WCS is proud to be supporting the extension of Eccles Substation – a project that will become the UK’s first site to combine both static and synchronous compensation equipment. Once operational, the substation will enable up to 280 megawatts of...
Feb 11, 2026 | Case Study, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures
The success of infrastructure projects requires temporary works to be considered front and centre of the design process. These engineering structures – essential during construction but absent from the final structure – ensure permanent works can be built safely,...
Nov 17, 2025 | Case Study, Rail: Civils & Structures
By shifting construction operations away from site and into controlled manufacturing environments, consultants and contractors can achieve higher precision, reduce programme risk, lower costs, and realise measurable sustainability gains across infrastructure projects....
Oct 13, 2025 | Energy & Power
Whether building new substations, or deploying large-scale battery storage, the early stages of project design can go a long way to ensuring successful delivery. Front-end design is where early-stage assumptions about a site and its constraints are investigated in...
Sep 29, 2025 | Energy & Power
High-voltage substations within the UK and Ireland’s transmission network rely on robust design to manage inherent fire risks, particularly those associated with oil-filled transformers and their insulating fluids. Fault-induced fires can threaten personnel safety,...
Sep 3, 2025 | Case Study, Energy & Power
In a small village in North Yorkshire, a major piece of the UK’s energy future is taking shape. Monk Fryston, a 320MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), is SSE Renewables’ largest battery project to date. Designed to power over half a million homes for up to two...
Aug 20, 2025 | Energy & Power
Cable route design is a critical component of any grid connection project, involving complex ground conditions and multiple infrastructure interfaces, particularly when navigating dense urban environments. Despite its importance, cable route design is often overlooked...
