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Monk Fryston: Civil engineering behind one of the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage Systems sites

Monk Fryston: Civil engineering behind one of the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage Systems sites

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...
Delivering the UK and Republic of Ireland’s rail ambitions through civil engineering expertise

Delivering the UK and Republic of Ireland’s rail ambitions through civil engineering expertise

Dec 4, 2024 | Capability & Credentials, Case Study, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification

Why skilled civil engineering design is key to upgrading and decarbonising the UK and Republic of Ireland’s rail landscape The rail industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities, requiring innovative solutions and strategic collaboration. Ageing...
Powering progress: WCS’s contribution to the Midland Main Line electrification project

Powering progress: WCS’s contribution to the Midland Main Line electrification project

Apr 22, 2024 | Case Study, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification

Network Rail is upgrading and electrifying the Midland Main Line – a major railway line from London to Sheffield in Yorkshire via the East Midlands – to allow electric trains to run the full length of the service; a vital project to progress the decarbonisation of the...
Supporting the decommission of Wylfa nuclear power station

Supporting the decommission of Wylfa nuclear power station

Mar 13, 2024 | Case Study, Energy & Power

To enable the ongoing decommissioning of a nuclear power station, decades of careful activity is needed to manage the safe withdrawal of a plant from service. We were honoured when UK Power Networks Services (UKPNS) chose us to help with this exacting work at Wylfa, a...
Supporting the UK’s Net Zero Programme: finding solutions to permit the installation of solar panels on the roof of Companies House 

Supporting the UK’s Net Zero Programme: finding solutions to permit the installation of solar panels on the roof of Companies House 

Nov 22, 2023 | Capability & Credentials, Case Study, Energy & Power

Companies House, the UK’s register of businesses, is based in Cardiff. Like other government facilities, it is required to play its part in Britain’s Net Zero Programme, with funding available for improvements that will reduce energy usage and save money over time, as...

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