Comprehensive Electricity Network Design Across The Project Lifecycle
Our experienced electrical design team provides full-spectrum support across the entire project lifecycle – from pre-FEED and concept development through to FEED (Front End Engineering Design) and detailed design. Our engineers bring a strong blend of practical expertise and innovation to each stage of delivery, with capabilities spanning:
Primary design – key High Voltage (HV) electrical plant and equipment.
Secondary design – protection, control, automation, and monitoring systems.
Auxiliary systems – supporting infrastructure and substation services.
Optioneering and Early-Stage Support
In the early phases of energy infrastructure projects, we routinely carry out optioneering exercises to identify the most technically and economically viable solutions. These assessments are tailored to the specific needs of each client and consider a range of factors, including:
- Redundancy and reliability (e.g. dual transformers, multiple circuit configurations).
- Capital and operational costs, including losses under different voltage configurations.
- Site-specific constraints, such as space availability, environmental conditions, access, and flood risk.
- Technology comparisons, including Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) versus Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).
This strategic analysis ensures robust decision-making and smooth progression into detailed design.
Primary and Secondary Substation Design
Our substation design capabilities cover both primary and secondary systems, ensuring that our solutions meet the highest standards of safety, maintainability, and future scalability.
Primary Design:
- Development of practical and maintainable layouts, optimised for site-specific conditions
- Adherence to safety regulations, including clearances, access, and spatial planning
- Consideration for future expansion, with clear bay sequences and lightning protection systems
Secondary Design:
- Definition of protection and control philosophies tailored to project requirements
- Control room ownership strategies and fibre optic requirements
- Interface design for SCADA, automation, and remote control systems
We have extensive experience developing operational and control philosophies, including for complex systems such as offshore wind farms. Our involvement from early-stage definition through to detailed design ensures consistency, reliability, and ease of implementation.
Cable Design and Routing
We offer expert design services for onshore HV cable systems, including:
- Cable rating analysis using specialised software for voltages from 11kV to 400kV
- Design of cable crossings and assessment of thermal derating due to adjacent cables
- Preparation of installation drawings and construction documentation
Our cable routing capabilities span from early feasibility through to construction-ready outputs. This includes:
- Route identification and assessment, accounting for topography, land ownership, existing services, and physical obstacles (e.g. rivers, roads, railways)
- Development of detailed route drawings and alignment sheets for planning and execution
- Coordination with stakeholders to address environmental and permitting requirements
What are Electricity Network Design Solutions used for?
Electricity Network Design Solutions are specialised tools, methodologies, and services used to plan, optimise, and manage the layout and operation of electrical power grids. These designs are essential for ensuring that electricity is distributed efficiently, reliably, and sustainably from generation sources to consumers (homes, businesses, industries).
Network designs play a critical role in building modern, efficient, and sustainable power grids that can meet the evolving energy needs of our infrastructure.
Blake Clough Consulting’s electrical design services are characterised by a commitment to technical excellence, safety, and client value. Our integrated approach ensures smooth project delivery, from initial concept through to energisation and long-term operation.