Press Release
Freedom, an NG Bailey Group company and a leader in high-voltage electrical infrastructure, proudly announces that its pioneering innovation, the POC-MAST, originally developed as a forward-thinking solution for enhanced grid efficiency and resilience, has now been adopted and added to the G81 register for use on their networks by four DNOs, and is currently under consideration by the remaining DNO.
Originally launched to address the growing demand for sustainable, cost-efficient and future-ready high-voltage solutions, the POC-MAST has undergone extensive testing and proven successful in long-term deployment at 132kV across multiple network zones and is now fully in service across a three DNO networks.
“This is a landmark moment not only for Freedom, but for the wider energy industry,” said Martin Buckland, Innovation Director at Freedom.
“The adoption of the POC-MAST into business-as-usual practice proves that large-scale transformation in the high-voltage sector is both achievable and sustainable, setting a clear path for the future of resilient grid infrastructure.”
Key features and benefits of POC-MAST include:
- Value engineering: Significant reduction in connection costs against traditional tower connections
- Environmental sustainability: Lower Carbon Footprint than traditional tower connection methods
- Installation efficiency: Reduced on-site assembly time improves project delivery speed and workforce safety
- Improved network reliability and resilience: POC-MAST requires significantly less time to connect.
The adoption of this innovation as standard practice is already delivering tangible benefits across capital delivery projects, while directly supporting industry-wide goals to decarbonise infrastructure, strengthen resilience, and accelerate the energy transition.
Its rollout has also established a new benchmark for collaboration between engineering teams, regulators, and supply chain partners. Building on this success, Freedom is now working closely with industry peers to share best practice and unlock further opportunities for innovation at higher voltage levels.
For more information about the POC-MAST and how it’s shaping the future of high voltage electricity, visit http://www.freedom-group.co.uk or come and see us at stand A10 during the exhibition.
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