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Thorne & Derrick’s POWER Blog is regularly updated with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers.
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We focus on Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV
We provide guidance and technical support for the installation of LV, MV & HV Cable Joints, Terminations, Substation & Electrical Equipment from our Key Suppliers including:
3M |
CMP |
Ellis Patents |
Nexans Euromold |
Elastimold |
Pfisterer |
Prysmian |
Alroc |
CSD |
Roxtec |
CATU Electrical |
Cembre |
Lucy Zodion |
ABB |
Emtelle |

With Photo Blog contributions from our social network of utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
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Published 14 May 2024
Solar Farms | 600V to 66kV Reliable 3M Electrical Solutions That Help Keep Your Power On Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick have been Authorised Distributors for the 3M Electrical range of Low, Medium & High Voltage Cable Accessories for the insulation, connection, repair and provision of reliable electrical power...
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Published 28 Mar 2024
Operational Problem | Recurring 33kV Joint Failures Caused by Water Ingress to AXAL-F-TT Cables – a Medium Voltage Cable with XLPE Insulation 3 Core Construction. Approved Technical Recommendation | Design, Specification & Supply of Customised Medium Voltage Polymeric Trifurcating Cable Joints (3 Core to 3 Single Core Cables). Uploaded...
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Published 19 Mar 2024
Electrical Balance of System in Solar Applications The hard parts are done. You have a solar farm site ready to build and an order placed for high performance PV modules, best-in-class inverters, and a tracking system to maximise energy production. Now you just need to figure out how to...
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Published 02 Oct 2023
Maximising Solar Assets in the UK by Dathan Eldridge, CEO, Dynamic Energy Solutions Solar power has emerged as a shining star in the global energy landscape, and the United Kingdom is no exception. Over the years, the UK has made significant strides in harnessing the power of the sun...
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Published 17 Apr 2023
Photovoltaic Solar Farms Reliable 3M Electrical Solutions That Help Keep Your Power On Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick have been Authorised Distributors for the 3M Electrical range of Low & Medium Voltage Cable Accessories for the insulation, connection, repair and provision of reliable electrical power up to 33kV utilising...
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