Optimising substation refurbishment through reuse and modification of existing steel support structures: A case study at a 132 kV substation

Substation refurbishment and uprating programmes present a clear opportunity to reduce waste and shorten delivery timelines. One practical measure is the reuse of existing structural steelwork, with minor modifications, to support primary equipment in outdoor yards. This paper presents a reuse-first approach implemented at a 132 kV outdoor-yard substation within a South