Paragon Energy Networks:

HV Electrical Design & Build Specialists

 

Leading HV Electrical Infrastructure Solutions Across Scotland

Delivering comprehensive high-voltage electrical engineering, from expert design through to professional installation and commissioning. Our NERS-accredited team specializes in power system analysis, substation construction, and complete HV infrastructure solutions.
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Powering Scotland's Energy Transition

At Paragon Energy Networks, we deliver industry-leading high-voltage electrical infrastructure solutions to meet the evolving demands of the UK’s energy landscape. As specialists in HV electrical design and build, we provide the expertise needed to support the transition to a low-carbon, all-electric future.

As a fully NERS-accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we compete directly with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to deliver LV and HV electricity connection services. All our work adheres rigorously to distribution company standards and procedures, ensuring seamless adoption and maintenance of your connection while guaranteeing a safe, reliable power supply.

Our comprehensive accreditation enables us to undertake complex connections up to 33kV, meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards for safety, reliability, and technical excellence.

Empowering a Sustainable Future

Paragon Energy Networks is at the forefront of Scotland’s energy infrastructure transformation. Our HV electrical design and installation expertise directly supports renewable energy integration, electrification of transport, and industrial decarbonization projects. We design and install electrical infrastructure that accommodates increasing demand while maintaining grid stability and reliability.

Innovative Electrical Connections

Our technical approach to HV electrical engineering combines established methodologies with innovative solutions. We utilize advanced power system analysis software, detailed load flow studies, and comprehensive fault level calculations to optimize your electrical infrastructure. This technical rigor ensures your connection is not only compliant but optimized for efficiency, reliability, and future expansion.

Guaranteed Safety and Reliability

Safety and reliability are engineered into every aspect of our HV electrical designs and installations. Our comprehensive approach includes detailed protection coordination studies, earthing system design verification, and rigorous testing and commissioning protocols. We implement redundancy where critical and ensure all installations meet or exceed the applicable regulatory standards, be that BS 7671, ENA, and G99 requirements for grid connection safety.

Trusted Industry Accreditation

Our full NERS accreditation demonstrates our commitment to technical excellence in HV electrical engineering. This industry-recognized certification verifies our capability to design, install, and commission complex electrical infrastructure to the highest standards. Additionally, our team holds specialized certifications in HV cable jointing, protection testing, and switchgear commissioning.

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Electrical Systems Design

Our in-house team of chartered electrical design engineers specializes in HV power system analysis and infrastructure design across diverse sectors and projects. Our comprehensive design capabilities include: Load flow analysis and power quality assessment Fault level calculations and protection coordination studies Earthing system design and soil resistivity testing Cable sizing and voltage drop calculations Switchgear specification and selection Transformer sizing and specification Single line diagram development Protection relay coordination and settings G99 compliance documentation DNO application support and technical submissions Our analytical approach to electrical design ensures that your infrastructure is optimized for performance, compliance, and future expansion. We utilize advanced power system modeling software to simulate various operational scenarios, ensuring your electrical system performs reliably under a

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LV & HV Electrical Installation

Paragon Energy Networks provides complete end-to-end solutions for new LV & HV electrical connections, from initial consultation through to final commissioning. Our installation expertise includes: Primary and secondary substation construction HV switchgear installation and configuration Underground cable installation using various techniques Overhead line construction and maintenance Transformer installation and testing Protection relay programming and testing Full system commissioning to G99 standards Earthing system installation and testing Cable termination and jointing up to 33kV Substation civil engineering works Our installation teams are fully qualified and experienced in working with various switchgear manufacturers, cable types, and protection systems, ensuring seamless integration of your electrical i

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Electrical Vehicle Chargers

We design and install comprehensive EV charging infrastructure to support your organization's electric vehicle strategy. Our specialized EV charging solutions include: Site electrical capacity assessment Load management system design HV infrastructure upgrades for high-capacity charging Commercial charging station installation Integration with renewable energy systems Future-proofing for expanded capacity Smart charging system implementation Back-office system integration Compliance with IET Code of Practice Ongoing maintenance and support packages Our approach ensures your EV charging infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and integrated effectively with your e

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Contestable Connections

As an accredited ICP under the Lloyds Register NERS scheme, we deliver competitive contestable connections that offer significant advantages over traditional DNO services. Our contestable connection expertise includes: Point of Connection (POC) applications and management Design approval coordination with DNOs Complete installation of contestable works Substation civil engineering and construction Final testing and adoption arrangements Post-connection documentation and support Asset adoption negotiation and management Wayleave and easement coordination Project-specific DNO engagement strategies Alternative connection arrangement assessment Our status as a fully accredited ICP enables us to deliver cost-effective, timely power infrastructure that meets all regulatory requirements while providing significant cost and s

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HV electrical contractor of choice

Our focus is on delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective LV and HV connections from the grid as an alternative to the incumbent District Network Operators (DNO’s). Whether it be a load increase due to the decarbonization of a heating system or the installation of EV charging infrastructure, we are ready to support the UK’s transition to a cleaner, electric future. We undertake the full range of LV and HV electrical design and installations, inclusive of HV package substations across all sectors, whether that be supplying residential, commercial, industrial or EV’s projects requiring a connection from the grid.

New Connections from grid

Providing cost-effective LV and HV connections as a competitive alternative to traditional District Network Operators (DNOs). We have designed, constructed, test and commissioned projects up to 3MVA for our clients.

Support for Decarbonization

Assisting with energy load increases caused by the decarbonization of heating systems and other sustainable initiatives.

EV Charging Infrastructure

Delivering reliable connections to support the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

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How Paragon Energy Networks can help

Engineering Systems Design

We design HV & LV electrical systems including load flow analysis, short circuit analysis, protection studies, harmonic studies, earthing design, arc flash studies as well as HV & LV cable design and installation

HV & LV electrical installation services

Our capabilities include the installation of 11kV substations inclusive of transformers and associated switchgear, HV & LV cable laying, pulling and final terminations, earthing, testing and commissioning of all equipment

Seamless EV Charging Solutions

We offer a turnkey service for the installation of electric vehicle chargers, from electric design, liaison with the DNO/ grid operator to undertaking the DNO contestable works, civils works, LV electrical installation, test & commissioning of the project

Our approach to your project

We proactively manage each project through an inhouse project management framework that is built specifically to each project, their inherent lead times as well as risks. We seek to keep the client updated throughout with regular updates via calls, Teams or in person onsite

Our Industry Certifications

Our company is proud to hold full NERS accreditation, ensuring we deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality electricity connections up to 33kV. This certification reflects our commitment to technical excellence and industry-leading standards in HV electrical engineering.
These accreditations verify our capability to design, install, and commission complex electrical infrastructure to the highest technical standards, giving our clients complete confidence in our expertise and the quality of our work.

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We at Paragon Energy Networks are a specialist Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we compete with the incumbent Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s) to complete your LV and HV electricity connection activities.
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