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20/08/2026

Designer Group Wins 400kV Substation Deal In The Netherlands

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Designer Group has secured a significant contract to deliver a high-voltage substation for a data centre campus in Eemshaven, the Netherlands, reinforcing its role in critical power infrastructure across Europe.

Known as GRQ8A, the scheme will develop a 400kV high-voltage to medium-voltage substation to feed a large-scale data centre, providing dependable and resilient power.

The company will deliver a full Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) solution, covering detailed design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, alongside the supply of all major plant and equipment. Its integrated approach aims to ensure a safe, high-quality facility that is fully operational and supports long-term performance, reliability and scalability.

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As global data demand accelerates, robust grid connections are vital. Substations such as GRQ8A help deliver power safely and efficiently to mission-critical operations, demonstrating Designer Group’s capability to execute complex high-voltage works through an integrated EPC model that combines engineering expertise with practical delivery.

The business has a proven track record in electrical grid infrastructure and power distribution systems that enhance connectivity, stability and capacity, while supporting renewable integration and low-carbon networks to improve grid reliability, efficiency and long-term performance.

The contract also underscores the continued expansion of Designer Group’s Energy & Industrial Business Unit, a core element of its strategy.

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