Wilson Power Transformer at industrial customer in Redditch

Projects
Redditch Peaking Power Plant

20MW hydrogen-ready peaking plant

The Redditch Peaking Power Plant is a modern hydrogen-ready power station located in Worcestershire, England. While it currently uses natural gas, its infrastructure is designed to accommodate a transition to hydrogen fuel in the future. This allows the plant to support the UK's long-term decarbonisation goals, as hydrogen has the potential to be a low-carbon or even carbon-free fuel source, depending on how it is produced.

The plant has a capacity of 20 megawatts and was built on the site of a previously decommissioned diesel-fuelled power facility. Its primary function is to serve as a peaking plant, which means it operates during times of high electricity demand or when the supply from renewable sources like wind and solar is insufficient.

Located in Park Farm Industrial Estate in Redditch, the power generation plant is capable of using a blend of natural gas and hydrogen, futureproofing the site and supporting the UK’s transition towards a decarbonised energy system. We delivered a 22.5MVA 66/11kV Wilson Power Transformer and an 800kVA Auxiliary Transformer to the project. Our site engineers managed the erection of the transformer, the radiators' positioning, the pre-fabricated pipework connection, and the oil conservator's positioning and installation using a mobile crane. After installation, the transformer underwent pre-commissioning testing to ensure it is ready for energisation.

Sector	Hydrogen & Gas Power Generation and Industrial
Project	Redditch Peaking Power Plant 20MW
Location	Park Farm Industrial Estate, Redditch
Scope of Work	22.5MVA 66kV/11kV Wilson Power Transformer 800kVA 11kV/422V Auxiliary Transformer

Wilson Auxiliary transformer at Redditch Renewables