1 MVA Substation Retrofit

Posted by Jacek Laszkiewicz on Jul 07, 2025

Custom Substation Retrofit for North Shore Residential Complex

Beaver Electrical has designed and supplied a custom 1 MVA, 25kV – 208/120V dry-type unit substation for a residential complex in North Shore. This project is another example of our team's creativity in delivering cost-effective retrofit solutions designed to replace existing, aging infrastructure with minimal disruption.

The Beaver team fully managed the project from concept to delivery, with a strong focus on a streamlined design to minimize installation costs and on-site work for the client.

Project Involvement:

  • Custom Design & Engineering
    • Our in-house team engineered a compact solution tailored to the specific needs of a residential complex retrofit.
  • Manufacturing & Assembly
    • The complete substation assembly was manufactured and assembled at our facility, ensuring quality control throughout the process.
  • Logistics & Supply
    • We are coordinating the complete supply of the unit for a scheduled installation in late July.

Key Equipment:

  • Dry-Type Transformer
    • 1 MVA (1000 kVA)
    • 25 kV Primary Voltage
    • 208Y/120V Secondary Voltage
  • Primary Section
    • High-voltage termination cabinet for BC Hydro incoming cables.
  • Secondary Section
    • Low-voltage distribution panel.
  • Enclosure
    • Pad-mounted, tamper-resistant outdoor enclosure for safety and durability.

Full exterior view of the custom-designed 1 MVA pad-mounted substation.

Interior view of the covered BC Hydro high-voltage cable terminations.

Close-up of the main transformer's nameplate and technical data.

This project highlights our capability to deliver turnkey manufacturing solutions for complex electrical upgrades. The removal of the old substation and the installation of this new unit will be completed by the contractor on schedule.

Contact us discuss how we can support your electrical distribution needs with custom-engineered solutions!