We are replacing and relocating the 132kV substation on the former Rugeley power station site.
Project overview
We will be carrying out a substation replacement of the 132kV substation located on the old Rugeley Power station site, as the current 132kV substation building is approaching the end of its operational lifespan.
The new 132kV substation will be built within the existing site of the 400kV substation, and the current 132kV substation will be demolished once no longer required and the replacement substation is operational.
- The 400kV substation supports the transmission of high voltage electricity to where it’s needed in the UK.
- The 132kV substation is responsible for distributing electricity ready to be safely delivered, at a lower voltage, to local homes and businesses.
There will be no disruption to the supply of electricity in Rugeley during these works.
Contact us
Our team is on hand to answer any questions you have. If you want to find out more about the project or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact via one of these channels:
- Email us at [email protected]
- Call our freephone on 0800 099 6093 (between 9am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday)
- Complete the query form at the bottom of the webpage
What you can expect to see
While the works are ongoing, you can expect to see the construction of foundations and buildings, delivery of equipment, testing equipment and deconstruction and decommissioning of the old substation building.
Our working hours will be:
- 07:30 to 19:00 Monday to Friday
- 08:00 to 13:00 Saturday
The work will be carried out by Hitachi Energy, on behalf of National Grid.
We don’t anticipate our work causing any major disruption, but you may hear some noise while we are working or notice some construction vehicles in your local area.
Timeline
- Summer 2025 to Winter 2025 – Construction of the new external 132kV building
- Winter 2025 to Autumn 2026 – Installation of internal 132kV substation components
- Autumn 2026 to Spring 2028 – Stage 1 commissioning commences. Commissioning is a critical process of ensuring all newly installed equipment is ready for safe and reliable operation. Cable installation will also take place.
- Spring 2028 to Autumn 2028 – Stage 2 commissioning commences.
- Autumn 2028 to Summer 2029 – Removal of existing distribution cables from existing 132kV substation into new 132kV substation
- Winter 2029 – Construction completed and new substation operational
Please submit the form below if you have a query about the Rugeley 132k substation replacement.