The new 40MW facility comprises nine 4.5MW combined cycle gas turbine units, a substation and associated electrical infrastructure. To integrate the plant with the grid safely and efficiently, we supplied a high-capacity Wilson Power Transformer engineered to handle the site’s demanding operating requirements.
Key specifications:
13% design impedance
HV on-load tap changer with ±10% in 16 steps
Transformer comprehensive monitoring equipment
Gas sampling point and a rupture detector relay
These features provide the flexibility, protection and performance required to operate in a responsive generation environment.
The installation of the Wilson Power Transformer ensures a secure connection to the grid and reliable performance in times of high demand. By supporting the grid when capacity is stretched, the Pencoed Gas Peaking Plant strengthens local energy security and plays a vital role in the UK’s drive towards a balanced and resilient power system.
