Energy Transition Sector

Our work in Energy Transition

As a highly successful Power construction contractor, OCU Services delivers Energy Transition projects to help support the UK Government’s commitment of achieving Net Zero by 2050.

We have an enviable reputation for delivering complex transmission and distribution schemes for most of the UK’s DNOs and to National Grid. We are forging ahead to diversify into the non-regulated, private wire and electric vehicle charger markets.

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Our Full Capabilities

We offer full turnkey services for Energy Projects ranging from feasibility to design and through to construction and timely handover to deliver high quality EPC Projects.

Solar Projects, Onshore and Offshore Wind Connections including Substations.

Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) Projects, Flexible Networks and Storage.

Forecourt Charging, Depot Charging, Fleet Solutions and Hydrogen Electrolyser Connections.

Our capability in digital design (BIM L4) combined with our Cable System Design and Temporary Works capability ensures that that all projects are delivered safely and consider all interfaces throughout the project lifecycle. We specialise in all voltage ranges up to and including 400kV. Applications include Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) Projects, Private Wire Connections, EV Charging Solutions and Network Operator Support.

Case Studies

Cardiff City Council – Lamby Way

Cardiff City Council have a new 9MW solar farm which is installed on a former landfill site located at Lamby Way. As a result of this newly-constructed solar farm, the Council required the expertise of a utilities contractor to provide connection, and chose OCU, who could call upon almost 28 years of experience to deliver […]

EON – Starbucks Forecourt

OCU Services were contracted to install and commission 175kW EV ultra-fast chargers on the Starbucks forecourt at Bluebell Way, Preston. The scope incorporated elements of network connection and private electrical works. A 1 MVA grid connection was acquired from the host DNO (ENWL) and an appropriately sized unit substation c/w LV metering was designed, procured, […]

Pacific Green – Richborough BESS

OCU Services was awarded the Balance of Plant (BoP) contract by PacificGreen Energy (UK) Ltd for the design, construction and commissioning of the 33kV/13kV electrical infrastructure and substation plant control systems to include all civil engineering works and installation of the battery containers, located at the Richborough Energy Park (REP). OCU are the appointed Principal […]