Power On delivers major grid connection and primary substation for Stansted North Site development

Power On has delivered the extra high-voltage (EHV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure for Stansted North Site – a landmark 170-acre commercial development located north of Stansted Airport’s runway.

Power On was appointed as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor by Columbia Threadneedle Investments, delivering a fully
integrated, end-to-end infrastructure solution from feasibility and point of connection through to construction, energisation and long-term operation.

The project included the delivery of a new 33kV grid connection from UKPN’s Bishop’s Stortford substation, alongside the design and construction of a new 33/11kV primary substation to power the scheme.

Neil Fitzsimons, Managing Director at Power On, said:

“Our integrated delivery model combined immediate technical expertise with long-term strategic value. The Stansted North project is a clear example of this approach in action, supporting both the immediate delivery of the scheme and its long-term ambitions.”The development will comprise multiple commercial units ranging from 30,000 sq ft to 1,000,000 sq ft, creating a strategic hub for e-commerce, life sciences, technology and logistics businesses in a prime South East location.

Matt Burgin, Stoford Developments, on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle, said:

“Power On’s early feasibility work gave us a clear understanding of risk and cost, providing commercial certainty at a critical stage of the project.”The masterplan is underpinned by a long-term energy strategy focused on reducing carbon impact through efficient energy use, sustainable material selection and the integration of low carbon technologies. The primary substation infrastructure has been designed to support this strategy and enable phased expansion as the site evolves.”