We are attending All Energy Show in Glasgow
We are participating in an All Energy Show in Glasgow, the UK’s largest low-carbon energy and full supply chain renewables event. It is a golden opportunity for our company to gain exposure, network with industry leaders, and showcase our latest innovations and solutions. All Energy Show is co-located with Dcarbonise event aimed at private and […]
Europe’s Joint Largest BESS
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) and Harmony Energy have announced the energisation of Clay Tye, Europe’s joint-largest BESS by MWh. Wilson Power Solutions is proud to have supplied the project with transformers connected to Tesla Megapacks. Situated in Essex, the Clay Tye site boasts a total capacity of 99MW/198MWh, solidifying its status as Europe’s joint-largest operational […]
Introducing Wilson e4 Ultimate Low Loss Amorphous® Transformer
Wilson Power Solutions is delighted to launch a brand new distribution transformer, Wilson e4 Ultimate Low Loss Amorphous® Transformer, the most energy-efficient transformer in the UK and Europe. Energy Losses As a UK power and distribution transformer manufacturer, we always look for solutions to limit energy waste by improving our own products’ efficiency. Even though […]
Meet us at Solar & Storage Live 2024
Solar & Storage Live 2024 in London serves as a platform for industry leaders, startups, and stakeholders to converge and exchange ideas. With a focus on solar energy, energy storage technologies, and their intersection with smart grids and sustainable infrastructure, exhibitors have a unique chance to demonstrate their involvement in a cleaner, more energy-efficient future. […]
IETF: Industrial Energy Transformation Fund – Phase 3
Industrial emissions account for around 18% of UK emissions. To reach the Net Zero target in 2050, industrial emissions need to fall by around 90% from today’s levels. Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) launched Phase 3 of industrial grants on Monday 29 January 2024, with the closing date on Friday 19 April 2024, and aims […]
Wilson transformers support Gatwick Airport EV charging stations
Wilson Power Solutions is continuously working towards delivering a sustainable future. We actively participate in green energy projects including electric vehicle charging points, energy storage systems or solar energy generation projects. The latest project we worked on has just come to fruition in London. We have proudly built and delivered 2 x 2500kVA, 33000/415V and […]
Wilson Power Solutions showcasing at Distributed Energy Show
The Distributed Energy Show at Telford International Centre is one of the pivotal events in the energy sector, showcasing the latest trends, innovations, and breakthroughs in distributed energy. Held in March, The Distributed Energy Show is a free-to-attend exhibition and conference that will bring together the entire supply chain focused on distributed energy resources and […]
Wilson Power Solutions is attending Energy Storage Summit 2024
Wilson Power Solutions team is attending the 2024 Energy Storage Summit at Novotel Hotel in London on 20-21 February. It is a thrilling opportunity to showcase our innovation in transformer technology and demonstrate its importance in the future of energy storage solutions. We have already provided transformers for the three largest Battery Energy Storage Systems […]
Europe’s Joint-Largest BESS energised in Buckinghamshire
A significant step towards securing our energy future and meeting the UK’s landmark commitment to decarbonise electrical systems by 2035 was taken this month by the successful energisation of Bumpers, the joint-largest Battery Energy Storage System in Europe by MWh. Developed by Harmony Energy, the site utilises fifty-six Tesla Lithium-Ion 2XL Megapacks, connected to twenty-eight […]
Restructure of WPS Board & Senior Management Team
Wilson Power Solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of a new board member and two members of the senior management team. The restructure comes as a response to the rapid growth the business has seen over the past few years bringing with it not only an increase in sales and production capacities but also […]
Energising the UK’s First Transmission-Connected Solar Farm
Photo credit: Alexander Parkyn-Smith The UK’s first solar farm to connect to a transmission network instead of a distribution network has been energised by the National Grid in the beginning of May 2023. Larks Green is located in Bristol and is connected to Iron Acton substation through a Wilson Power Solutions transformer. The 49.9MWp […]
Yorkshire Transformer Manufacturer at The Heart of Europe’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System
Transformers manufactured by a Leeds firm are playing a critical role in Europe’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) by megawatt hours, which has just come online in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Harmony Energy’s 98MW/196MWh Pillswood facility, near Cottingham, utilises 78 Tesla Megapacks connected to the grid using power and distribution transformers. These […]
Wilson Power Solutions Win Solar & Storage Live Award
Wilson Power Solutions was shortlisted two weeks ago for the Networks and Connections Award as part of the Solar & Storage Live Awards. The award ceremony took place on Wednesday 19th Oct at a beautiful gala dinner in a room full of lively, enthusiastic, hard-working people. Although we are often very confident in the quality […]
Announcement: Introducing WATTS
Wilson Power Solutions Ltd are pleased to announce the formation of Wilson Agile Transformer Technical Services (WATTS – Rental), a joint venture between Wilson Power Solutions and Agile Power Group FZE based in Dubai. The new company WATTS – Rental will be headquartered in Dubai, UAE where it will operate in excess of 250 MVA […]
Guide to Replacing Transformers
The third part of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) was published earlier this month. Scientists warn that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach but restricting temperature rise to no more than 1.5C to 2C could be the range that will minimize the likelihood of reaching critical environmental […]
IETF: Industrial Energy Transformation Fund FAQ
The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) was designed by the UK government to encourage energy-intensive businesses to cut their carbon emissions and reduce their energy waste by switching to energy-efficient low-carbon technologies. A budget of £315 million was allocated by the government to be spent through the IETF. BEIS manages England, Wales and North Ireland’s […]
COP26: Energy Efficiency Initiative
This November the UK is hosting the UN climate change conference COP26 in Glasgow. World leaders will meet with the aim to agree on how to tackle the urgent threat of global climate change. Governments and organisations have to work in partnerships to prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5C and protect our planet and […]
Announcement: WPS to stop supplying refurbished transformers
As many of you may already know, Wilson Power Solutions is a third-generation family run business led by Erika Wilson. Richard Wilson founded the business in 1964 and was later joined by his two children, Colin and Dennis in the 1960s. Since its inception and up until the 1990s, Wilson Power Solutions main business activity […]
Wilson Power Solutions wins at the 2021 AEE Awards!
It gives us great pleasure to announce that we have been awarded the “Innovative Energy Project of the Year” for the Western Europe Region for our Ultra-Low Loss Transformers at the AEE Awards 2021. The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), was founded in 1977 by Albert Thumann and is a nonprofit professional society of over 18,000 members […]
Wilson Power Solutions supplies Tesla Contego mega-project!
We recently supplied 14 x 2.8MVA transformers to the 34 MW / 68 MWh Contego project near Burgess Hill in West Sussex. The project was developed by Harmony Energy and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV). The site uses a battery storage system of 28 Tesla Megapack lithium-ion batteries with Tesla’s Autobidder AI software for real-time trading […]
Introducing our Transformer Product Portfolio
We’ve added a new feature to our website that will make it easier for you to find out about our standard Transformer product ranges. No more playing email tennis waiting to be served up product specifications and datasheets, this information is now available instantly online. The standard product ranges available on this new tool are; […]
Announcement: Simon Wilson retires and Erika Wilson becomes major shareholder
Download Full Press Release Download Short Press Release Simon Wilson retires from his role as joint Managing Director and makes a full exit from the company after 31 years at Wilson Power Solutions. Erika Wilson will become the sole Managing Director after carrying out this role jointly with Simon for the last 13 years. Erika […]
Fund for replacing transformers – What you need to know!
Applications closed, check out Phase 2 Post. Download IETF Digest Download IETF Guide The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is a grant designed to encourage energy intensive businesses to cut their carbon emissions and reduce their energy waste through switching to energy efficient low-carbon technologies. This fund is run by BEIS and Innovate UK. […]
Tier 1 Transformers Stock Availability
We have stopped manufacturing Wilson e1 transformers in light of the new Tier 2 EU Ecodesign regulation. However, we still have Tier 1 transformers in stock that are available for sale and they are good for budget-sensitive projects. Following the EU Ecodesign regulation, our stock of Wilson e1 transformers has already been placed in the […]
Wilson Power Hire: Containerised Transformer Packages
As part of a 170 MVA hire fleet, Wilson Power offers a range of transformers coupled with switchgear in containerised solutions to customers in need of a temporary solution to supplement their equipment or to deal with an emergency. The six transformer substations come in two ONAN Ratings, 6300KVA (oil-filled and cast resin) and 3150KVA […]
Decarbonising EV Infrastructure & Case Study
There are almost 164,000 pure EV’s in the UK now (less than 0.5% of all cars) but we already have more charging points than petrol stations. It’s not exactly a straightforward comparison but it’s a good sign of a collaborative effort to equip the country with adequate infrastructure for the inevitable growth. The government’s “Green […]
EU Ecodesign Regulations for Transformers – Tier 2 (2021) FAQ
Please download the FAQ whitepaper here The European Commission estimates that 2.9% of all energy generated across EU27 and the UK is wasted through transformer losses. This amounts to 93TWh which is equivalent to the electricity consumed in Denmark over three years. The regulation applies to all transformers placed in the market or put […]
Erika Wilson Becomes BEAMA’s First Female Vice President
Press Release: BEAMA has elected its first female Vice President today as part of its AGM. Erika Wilson, the new VP, is the managing director at Wilson Power Solutions Ltd, a power and distribution transformers manufacturer based in Leeds. Erika joined BEAMA’s board of directors nearly three years ago. Throughout her post, she has […]
WPS Donates £10,400 to the NHS Charities Together
When COVID-19 first hit, the entire nation was touched by the selfless response of the NHS staff and the efforts they make on daily basis risking their lives and their families’ well being to save us all. We then made the decision that we should give back somehow. We had supplied the NHS with transformers […]
Send us Tx Pictures for a Chance to Win
This year has been challenging for all of us on a personal and professional level. It has definitely transformed the way we do many things, most of which, communication. We have not been able to meet most of you in person unless it was absolutely essential but we are exploring new ways to better engage […]