Powersystems are one of the UK’s most experienced solar farm electrical contractors, delivering end‑to‑end design, installation, and grid connection services for utility‑scale solar farm projects ranging from 1 acre to 1000+ acre sites.

Our team has over 49 years of high‑voltage engineering expertise and has already helped connect 700 MW of solar farms into the UK grid.

Whether you need a Private Wire Connection Specialist, or an ICP‑accredited solar farm grid connection contractor, Powersystems provides complete solutions from concept to energisation.

Complete Solar Farm Design & Build Services

Utility‑scale solar farms are complex engineering projects that require coordinated expertise across electrical, civil, and grid‑focused disciplines. Powersystems delivers the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure for solar farms, including:

Feasibility & Concept Design

• Site feasibility and Early Contractor Involvement including collaborative development and support
• Grid connection assessments and DNO liaison
• HV & LV network studies

Electrical & Civil Design

• Full design of substations, switchgear, transformers and cabling
• Earthing systems and cable routing
• Electrical, Civil Design & Engineering
  
  Our specialist engineers are highly experienced in the design, specification, installation, and commissioning of solar energy farm substations, including switchgear, transformers, cable infrastructure, and earthing systems — enabling full turnkey installation.
  

Procurement & Cable Installation

• Supply of HV/LV switchgear
• Transformers & auxiliary equipment
• High‑capacity cable systems and civils

Construction, Installation & Commissioning

• Complete site installation by HV specialists
• SCADA, protection and control integration
• Testing and energisation through to handover

Powersystems your high voltage specialist has 49 years of experience in working with the National Grid and all the DNO’s across the UK.

Grid Connection Specialists (ICP Accredited)

• Connecting a solar farm to the UK electricity network requires expert navigation of DNO and National Grid processes.
• Powersystems has decades of experience working with all Distribution Network Operators and National Grid, supporting both transmission and distribution‑connected solar farms.
• We manage the technical complexity, approvals and network integration so that your project connects efficiently and on schedule.

Solar Farm Electrical & Civils Infrastructure

Solar farms are large, ground‑mounted PV installations requiring robust electrical systems to transmit power from the panels to the grid. Powersystems’ role includes:

• HV and LV electrical infrastructure engineering
• Substation design and build
• Installation of switchgear, transformers & protection systems
• HV cabling, earthing & SCADA integration

The civil and electrical infrastructure of a solar farm can be delivered by Powersystems as a specialist HV contractor.

Why Choose Powersystems for Your Solar Farm Project?

Recent Solar Farm Projects

Below are examples of completed and recent solar projects connected by Powersystems

South Fambridge Solar Farm – 43 MW (Essex)

• Powersystems Successfully energised and connected to the UKPN network. This 70‑hectare utility‑scale solar farm now generates renewable electricity for 15,000 homes annually, with a 142% biodiversity net gain planned.
• Read more › about the South Fambridge Solar Project – Click Here

Stokeford Solar Farm – 20.8 MW (Dorset)

• Powersystems delivered the design, supply, installation and commissioning of 6 km of 33 kV electrical infrastructure, enabling a first‑of‑its‑kind joint solar‑wind distribution connection.
• Read more › about the Stokeford Farm Solar Project – Click Here

What Is a Solar Farm?

Solar farms are large‑scale installations of ground‑mounted solar PV modules arranged in long rows and connected via HV infrastructure. These utility‑scale systems can cover 1 to 1000+ acres and require specialist engineering to safely connect them to the grid.

Powersystems Solar Farm Case Studies

Read the latest solar farm case studies from Powersystems on solar energy projects

Kernow Solar Park Farm Project

Powersystems were responsible for the design, installation, testing and commissioning of the electrical infrastructure associated with the construction of the 5 MW solar park, Kernow
Solar Farm, St Mawgan near to Newquay Cornwall airport.

The Kernow Solar park project aimed to generate renewable electricity equivalent to almost 5 per cent of the Council’s carbon footprint.

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Solar Farm Electrical Contractors FAQs

FAQ 1: What electrical services does Powersystems provide for solar farms?

• Powersystems delivers full solar farm electrical infrastructure including design, specification, installation and commissioning of substations, switchgear, transformers, cable infrastructure and earthing systems.

FAQ 2: How much solar farm experience does Powersystems have?

• Powersystems has over 49 years of high‑voltage engineering experience and has helped connect 700 MW of solar farms across the UK.

FAQ 3: Can Powersystems manage my grid connection?

• Yes. As an ICP-accredited contractor, Powersystems works directly with National Grid and UK DNOs to deliver full grid connection services for transmission and distribution‑connected solar farms.

FAQ 4: What size solar farms can Powersystems deliver?

• Powersystems engineers have supported solar farm projects from 1 acre up to 1000+ acre utility‑scale developments.

FAQ 5: What is the Balance of Plant (BoP) on a solar farm?

• BoP includes all civil and electrical works other than the PV modules, such as substations, cables, earthing systems and switchgear — all of which Powersystems is equipped to deliver.

FAQ 6: Does Powersystems have recent solar farm project examples?

• Yes — recent projects include the 43 MW South Fambridge Solar Farm, energised and connected to the UKPN network, powering 15,000 homes.

FAQ 7: What makes Powersystems a trusted solar farm electrical contractor?

• With decades of HV expertise, ICP accreditation, and involvement in complex solar developments across the UK, Powersystems provides complete end‑to‑end delivery from feasibility to energisation.

FAQ 8: How do I start my solar project with Powersystems?

• You can contact the team directly at 01454 318000 or enquiries@powersystemsuk.com to discuss your project requirements.