Case Studies
Our "end to end" approach brings benefits to our clients.
The case studies featured here illustrate Freedom’s work from the replacement of a domestic fuse, to a major design and substation build development.
Latest Case Studies
Wold Newton 132/33kV Substation
Client(s): YEDL
Freedom were contracted by YEDL to design and manufacture a suite of 132kV and 33kV protection panels required for a major upgrade to this substation.
11kV Switchgear Replacement
Client(s): EDF Energy Networks
Over the past 10 years EDF Energy Networks have made significant investments in the renewal of the expired 11Kv switchgear assets and the installation of automated switchgear units.
Central Welwyn 11KV Switchboard Replacement
Client(s): EDF Energy Networks East
The scope of works required the replacement of an 11kV switchboard including a temporary replacement board with ring main units.
Wavertree 132/33kV Substation
Client(s): ScottishPower (Manweb)
Scottish Power were requested to provide a customer connection point that required the upgrading of the network at Wavertree Substation.
Saltney 132kV Substation
Client(s): ScottishPower (Manweb)
Scottish Power were required to complete the replacement of the assets at Saltney due to the substation being time expired and requiring an unusual running arrangement to provide power to one of the connected customers.
Eltham Grid Auto Switching
Client(s): EDF Energy
Freedom was contracted by EDF Energy Networks division to design, supply, install and commission a 132kV auto switching system for Eltham Grid 132kV substation.
Witham Primary Substation Rebuild
Client(s): EDF Energy Networks East
Emergency restoration works followed the catastrophic failure of an 11kV switchboard at Witham Primary Substation using temporary ring main units.
Freedom Vegetation Management
Client(s): Multiple clients
Tree caused outages are one of the major causes of service interruptions. Only a very specific plan which incorporates tree ecology can produce sustained reductions in tree caused outages.
Staircase to Control and Battery Rooms Replacement
Client(s): EDF Energy
Our brief was to safely remove the old staircase and remove from site and reinstate with new galvanised stair in accordance with the new fire escape regulations.
Girlington Transformer Replacement
Client(s): YEDL
Freedom was contacted by Yorkshire Electricity Distribution Ltd when a 132/33kV Transformer at Girlington (Bradford) failed in service.
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