Cable Installation Case Studies
York Battery Energy Storage System
As part of the UK’s transition to sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure, a significant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project was initiated in York. This project aims to enhance energy storage capabilities and support renewable energy integration, necessitating the installation of extensive high-voltage (HV), medium-voltage (MV), and low-voltage (LV) cabling solutions.
The project required the precise installation of approximately 8,000 meters of 630mm² 33kV cable and 4,000 meters of 400mm² 33kV main cable. Given the scope and technical complexity, a key challenge was to execute the cabling efficiently while adhering to strict safety standards and project deadlines.
JHCS was engaged to deliver the MV cabling work, leveraging their extensive experience in renewable energy projects. The team meticulously planned and mobilised using advanced machinery, including a 14-meter telehandler, 7.2-ton drum trailers, and a 5kN Omac winch, enabling efficient handling and installation of large cables in a potentially constrained environment.
Throughout the process, JHCS maintained a strong focus on safety, quality, and professionalism. The team worked diligently to complete the installation on time, demonstrating reliability and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
Some highlights of the Project:
- Successful installation of the core MV cabling infrastructure, supporting the project’s technical requirements
- Maintained strict safety standards and minimised disruptions
- Delivered the project within the planned timeline, earning client trust and satisfaction
While this stage marks a significant milestone, there is additional work to be completed. JHCS is valued as a trusted partner and is committed to returning to the site to finish the remaining tasks, continuing to support the project’s overall success and contribution to renewable energy initiatives.
This project highlights JHCS’s expertise in high-voltage and medium-voltage cabling solutions within the renewable energy sector. Their professionalism, reliability, and high-quality workmanship position them as a leader in delivering complex energy infrastructure projects on time and to the highest standards.
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Radisson RED Hotel
The Radisson Red Hotel was a very complex and unique cable installation, birth-place to the beetles. The 19th century Hotel houses a huge quantity of wooden floors, which restricted the loading of cable drums onto the floors.
All cables had to be installed from external points to eliminate any structural damage, which was the main challenge to overcome in this unusual cable installation.
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Barclays Data Centre
Very much like a rewire. A number of shutdowns occurred.
This was due to that to the fact that Barclays wouldn’t permit you to have more than one UK site shut down simultaneously, a six-week strategy was required to carry out the necessary changeover of power from existing to new, all of which happened on weekend shutdowns when the building could be powered down and worked on safely.
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Indectron
Installing and connecting LV power and essential UPS cables.
Installing several large cables for the A and B supplies from the LV panels and the three external generators was necessary for the brand new construction of a private data centre in Gloucestershire.
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Salford Royal Hospital
The Salford Royal Trauma Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that serves the North-West region of England. The design and construction of this project, which features cutting-edge equipment for trauma patients, was commissioned by Salford Royal.
The new LV and HV substation is located on the exterior of the trauma unit, and it is equipped with A and B critical supplies into the new LV switch room. The work was completed without causing any disruption to Salford Hospital while the cable installation work was being carried out in service tunnels.
