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Renewable Energy Standby Power Solutions

PB Design has long been serving the renewable energy market with battery switch trippers and DC SCADA backup systems. From solar farms through to large offshore wind farms, PB Design has the expertise to design, manufacture, install and commission DC systems from 2A through to 300A.

A substation battery charger ensures that essential electrical systems within the substation continue to operate even during power outages. Our chargers are on hand to ensure the backup batteries are always charged and ready. With the batteries being so critical to the performance of the DC supply, PB Design only offers products from the leading industrial battery manufacturers.

Innovative and well-engineered products

Personal & responsive customer service

Continued maintanence and support

Applications for Renewables

Solar
Solar Farms

Our DC switch strippers ensure uninterrupted power for critical operations within the solar farm to ensure reliable and continuous power. Telecoms chargers ensure reliable communications.

Wind generation
Onshore Wind Farms

Supporting the switchgear at the wind farm our DC switch trippers ensure reliable and continuous power. The DC system is the backbone of a high-voltage industrial/utility substation. In the event of a power failure, our battery tripping units are on hand to operate the equipment.

Offshore Wind
Offshore Wind Farms

Industrial chargers are indispensable components in utility substations, safeguarding critical systems and contributing to overall reliability and safety. PB Design have provided DC battery tripping units for many of the leading UK offshore wind farms with systems up to 300A in size.

Hydro
Hydro

Industrial chargers contribute to this redundancy by ensuring that backup batteries are always charged and ready. In critical situations, having a fully charged battery can prevent system failures and minimise downtime. Hydro electricity is no exception to ensure safe, reliable power.

Energy Storage
Energy Storage

Even when you are storing energy, the onsite switchgear needs a reliable DC source to operate. Our battery charger ensures that essential electrical systems within the substation continue to operate even during power outage, protecting relays, control and interlocking circuits.

Products for Renewable Sector

PB Design offers a range of DC Switch Trippers and Inter-trippers from 2A up to 300A. If our standard products don’t meet your requirements, talk to us about a bespoke design.

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Services

PB Design offer a range of pre and post sale services including design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and battery replacements.

Our Clients

From national requirements to individual needs, we have successfully completed many projects in a wide range of applications and environments.
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PB Design Announces New Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team

As we embark on a new chapter in our company’s journey, we are excited to announce several strategic changes to our senior leadership team that will enhance our capabilities and expertise. The PB Design Board has appointed Scott Edsall, our current Strategy & Technical Director, as our new Managing Director effective April 1st. Scott has […]

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