Claude Lyons Secures AVR order for Creag Dhubh Substation

As the UK accelerates its journey toward a net-zero future, grid infrastructure must evolve to meet the demands of renewable integration, decentralised generation, and environmental resilience. At Claude Lyons, we’re proud to be playing a key role in this transformation through our latest collaboration with SSEN and Siemens Energy at the Creag Dhubh substation in the Scottish Highlands.

Meeting the Challenge of the Highlands

Creag Dhubh presents a unique set of environmental and logistical challenges. Remote location, variable climate, and the requirement for compliance to SSEN strict specification, all demands a solution that is not only technically robust but also practical to install and operate.

Our response? A custom-engineered Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR), designed in house and Made In Britain.

Designed for Compliance, Built for Performance

Our AVR solution is:

Designed to meet SSEN SP-NET-SST-510 specification
Adapted for local environmental resilience, ensuring reliable operation in harsh conditions
Equipped with advanced thermal management control system, maintaining optimal performance and longevity even under high-load, extreme environmental conditions

Supporting the Net Zero Transition

As part of the UK’s broader energy transition, projects like Creag Dhubh are critical in enabling a smarter, more flexible grid. Claude Lyons is proud to contribute proven technology that supports this vision, ensuring power quality, reliability, and long-term performance.

What Claude Lyons Offers to DNOs

Claude Lyons works closely with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) across the UK to deliver bespoke voltage regulation and power quality solutions that align with both regulatory standards and operational needs. Whether it’s a rural substation, an urban retrofit, or a greenfield development, our systems are engineered for reliability, resilience, and ease of integration.

We offer custom design services tailored to site-specific requirements, including environmental conditions, space constraints, and network topology. From modular enclosures and containerised systems to advanced control interfaces and remote monitoring, our solutions are built to perform - no matter the challenge.

AVR Grid Solutions

At Claude Lyons, our AVR Grid Solutions are engineered to stabilise voltage, enhance energy efficiency, and protect critical infrastructure from costly disruptions. Whether you're managing a national grid or a local network, our technology ensures consistent performance - even under the most demanding conditions.

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ABOUT US

Claude Lyons, a UK brand established in 1918, has been a pioneer in voltage and power control, making significant advancements in energy saving and harmonic mitigation, and is globally recognised for its voltage stabilisers, power conditioning and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). In 2016, Allendale Group Ltd acquired Claude Lyons’ trademarks, product designs, and intellectual property, continuing the legacy of innovation and commitment to high-quality products.

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Allendale Group Ltd
Pindar Road
Hoddesdon
Hertfordshire
EN11 0BZ
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1992 455 930

Email: sales@claudelyons.com

Claude Lyons Ltd is a subsidiary company of Allendale Group Ltd.