Electricity and multi utility connections expert, Power On, is offering Extra High Voltage (EHV) solutions specifically tailored to data centres, aiming to simplify, speed up and de-risk the process.
With data centres increasingly requiring EHV connections to meet the massive power demands driven by AI and high-performance computing, obtaining a new grid connection can prove difficult, with problems securing capacity and cost-control issues. From feasibility studies through to design, build, adoption and Balance of Plant (BoP), Power On provides end-to-end grid connection services across the UK at voltages up to and including 132kV.
As a NERS-accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP), Power On can design and build new electricity networks. It also has Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) capabilities to then own and operate these networks long-term. An agile approach and extensive experience of network operator processes enable Power On to minimise delays and accelerate energisation. Going beyond the meter with private wire solutions that it owns and operates, Power On takes care of ongoing maintenance. By investing in and adopting the electricity assets it builds, this significantly reduces development CAPEX.
Dual feed – twice the reliability
While standard high voltage (HV) networks typically cannot support the substantial and rapidly growing power demands of large‑scale data centres, EHV infrastructure provides the higher capacity required for resilient and scalable operation. To enhance supply security, Power On utilises two EHV circuits from the grid connection point, creating a dual‑feed arrangement that ensures continuity. If one circuit experiences a fault or outage, the second circuit maintains the load, delivering robust resilience and uninterrupted power flow to the data centre.
The EHV experts at Power On start by optimising the grid connection to unlock commercial value with smart and innovative designs. Neil Fitzsimons, Managing Director at Power On, says, “EHV connections are complex on many fronts, from issues of grid capacity to cost control concerns. Power On leverages its long-term expertise in the electricity market to give data centres greater control over all aspects of EHV, de-risking the whole process.”
