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Trident Wood Pole Construction – A Faster, Lower-Impact Way to Reinforce 132kV Networks.
The UK’s electricity network is under increasing pressure. Renewable generation is expanding rapidly, but grid capacity, planning constraints and delivery times are limiting how quickly new renewable connections can be delivered and power moved across the network.
Trident wood pole construction offers a proven, practical way to reinforce 132kV routes faster, without the cost, delay or visual impact of steel lattice towers. Widely used across the UK transmission network, Trident provides a lower-impact alternative where speed, planning and environmental sensitivity matter.
Download the Trident Selection Guide to explore how Trident could support your next reinforcement project, or speak to our team to discuss feasibility.
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Grid reinforcement is no longer just a technical challenge. It is a planning, environmental and delivery challenge.
Transmission and distribution operators face increasing opposition to large steel structures, longer approval timelines, rising construction costs and mounting pressure to reduce renewable curtailment. In many cases, the limiting factor is not engineering capability, but how quickly infrastructure can be approved and delivered to support new network connections and reinforcement.
Trident addresses this reality head-on. By enabling higher-voltage operation on wood pole structures, it supports faster network upgrades while reducing visual impact and planning complexity.
Trident is an enhanced wood pole construction approach designed to support 132kV circuits.
By increasing structure height and insulation capability beyond traditional wood pole designs, Trident makes it possible to either upgrade existing routes or construct new lines where lower-impact structures are required. It is used across both single-pole and H-pole configurations and is now a well-established solution across the UK transmission network.
Rather than replacing steel towers, Trident complements them, providing a flexible option for corridors where speed, footprint and environmental sensitivity are critical considerations.
Faster Planning & Approvals
Wood pole structures typically have a significantly lower visual and environmental impact than steel lattice towers. This often results in smoother planning pathways, particularly in rural, sensitive or protected landscapes.
Reduced Project Cost & Programme Time
Trident avoids the need for heavy civil works and complex tower assembly. Simpler installation reduces construction time and helps control overall project costs.
Upgrade Existing Routes
In many cases, existing lower-voltage wood pole routes can be upgraded to 132kV using Trident clearance enhancements, helping unlock additional network capacity for new connections.
Suitable for Sensitive Locations
Where visual impact, access restrictions or environmental constraints are a concern, Trident offers a credible alternative that integrates more naturally into the surrounding landscape.
Proven Across the UK
Trident is already in use on major UK transmission programmes, demonstrating its reliability, scalability and suitability for modern grid reinforcement challenges.
Electricity demand is expected to increase significantly as transport, heating and industry electrify. Meeting this demand requires infrastructure solutions that can be delivered quickly, responsibly and at scale.
While steel towers remain essential for high-capacity backbones, Trident provides a complementary option that accelerates reinforcement where planning, speed and impact are critical. By reducing delays and enabling earlier renewable connections, Trident plays a meaningful role in supporting renewable integration and reducing curtailment.
PACE Networks works closely with transmission and distribution operators, contractors and consultants to deliver Trident solutions that balance safety, commercial value and long-term performance. Our role goes beyond product supply.
We act as a technical and commercial partner, supporting configuration decisions, ensuring compliance, and helping projects move forward efficiently.
Our approach ensures:
For detailed engineering guidance, configuration options and component selection, download the Trident Selection Guide.
If you have a reinforcement project to discuss or would like to explore whether Trident is suitable for.
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For further information on the Trident Package, please contact the PACE Networks team: +44 (0)1285 323 525 or info@pace-networks.co.uk.
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