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Thorne & Derrick at Solar & Storage Live 2026

Visit Thorne & Derrick on Stand E73

At Solar & Storage Live UK 2026, the Thorne & Derrick stand will focus on products used in the construction, connection, maintenance and operation of solar and battery storage infrastructure.

Visit us on Stand E73 to speak with our team about:

Supporting Solar EPCs & High Voltage Jointing Contractors

Thorne & Derrick are specialist distributors to Solar EPCs and high voltage jointing contractors, supporting the design, construction and maintenance of UK and international energy infrastructure projects.

Our product range supports the connection of 600V and 1500V solar cables into combiner boxes, inverters and transformers, as well as the energisation of switchgear for high voltage grid connections.

As solar farms and battery energy storage systems continue to grow in scale, the need for reliable cable accessories, tooling, connectors and substation equipment remains critical to safe and efficient project delivery.

Products for Solar, BESS & Grid Connection Projects

Thorne & Derrick supply a wide range of LV, MV and HV electrical products used across renewable energy infrastructure, including:

Our technical knowledge, responsive customer support and extensive supply capability allow us to support contractors and project teams with products required for installation, connection, maintenance and energisation works.

Featured Product Areas

Meet the Team at Solar & Storage Live UK 2026

The Thorne & Derrick team will be available across the three days of the event to discuss upcoming project requirements, product selection, technical applications and supply support.

If you are involved in solar, battery storage, substation, grid connection or wider renewable energy infrastructure projects, visit Stand E73 to speak with us about how we can support your next project.

Get Ready For Faraday Power Group 3

On Friday 4th of September, Thorne & Derrick will be welcoming you to Faraday Power Group Event #FPG3.  

We look forward to seeing clients, suppliers, service providers and professionals from the High Voltage Power Industry.

What is FPG?

Faraday Power Group is an informal, friendly, open-network of professional companies rooted in the North of England; Thorne & Derrick are founder members and are committed to providing full support to the evolving challenges and requirements of the Power Industry.

Together we improve safety, introduce innovation and open opportunities for all, that’s FPG.

Event registration

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Event Details

• Location: The Faraday Centre, Wilton Centre, Redcar
• Date: Friday 4th of September
• Time: 10:00 – 15:00
• Cost: FREE for all Visitors

We’re gearing up for the Faraday Power Group Event #3, bringing together organisations from across the UK to collaborate, innovate and strengthen standards and opportunities across the electrical power industry.

Join the Thorne & Derrick team for Live Demonstrations of the latest Cable Preparation Tools for HV Jointers. 

We are committed to building cross-sector engagement across the Electrical Power Industry.

Many leading High Voltage Service Providers, Contractors, Manufacturers & Jointers are attending from across the UK for a day of knowledge sharing, professional introductions and networking to discuss our objectives and ambitions within the power industry.

What’s included (Free)

• Exhibitor stall (round table + seating)
• Chance to present or demonstrate your product/service
• Networking with key companies across multiple sectors
• Lunch included for exhibitors and attendees
• Parking included
• Transport available from the Wilton Centre Visitor’s Centre to The Faraday Centre
• Guided facility tours of The Faraday Centre

Join Us for Demonstrations | You can try and test the Latest HV Tools used by HV Onshore & Offshore Jointers up to 66kV.

The Faraday Power Group is a collective of companies based in the North of England, working together to promote innovation, improve safety standards and support the evolving needs of the electrical power industry.

The upcoming event hosted at The Faraday Centre will bring together industry professionals, manufacturers and technical specialists for networking, knowledge sharing and live demonstrations.

Important Site Information

The Wilton Centre is a COMAH site, therefore all visitors (including exhibitors) must complete a quick visitor safety induction. If completed online beforehand via our instructions, your pass will be ready on arrival. If completed on the day, please allow an additional 15–20 minutes to physically complete it with the Falck induction team.

⛔ No under-18s Permitted/ Right Of Admission Reserved (COMAH site).

Watch our #FPG2 Video from the March 2027 Event 

Courtesy of Power Engineering Services Ltd.

Exhibitor Set-up

🕗 08:00 – 09:30
Stall space is compact – please plan for a round table display. You are welcome to bring a small banner and marketing materials, as well as demo products/merchandise. If you have any special requirements (power, equipment placement, product demonstrations), just let me know.

To Register Interest (Exhibit or Attend): please message : 📧 [email protected]

If you have dietary requirements or allergies, please include that in your reply so catering can accommodate appropriately.

We are incredibly proud of the innovation happening in the North East of England and want this to become a place where new partnerships, contracts and collaborations start.

It would be great to have you with us.

Thanks, and we hope to welcome you on the day.

Location

The Faraday Centre Ltd
The Wilton Centre Annexe
South Building
Wilton Centre
Redcar
TS10 4RF

Thorne & Derrick

Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Electrical Distributors of products to provide safe and reliable LV HV Cable Termination, Jointing, Installation & Power Systems from 600V to 66kV.

Key Product Categories: Connectors, Joints & Terminations MV HV | Cable Preparation & Jointing Tools | Duct Seals | Cable Transits | Cable Clamps & Cleats | Electrical Safety Eqpt | Arc Flash Clothing & Protection | Cable Pulling & Laying | Earthing | Feeder Pillars

Thorne & Derrick | Distributors of HV Cable Accessories, Jointing Eqpt & Tools

Your Invite to Meet with the Faraday Power Group

The Faraday Centre, based at the Wilton Centre in Redcar & Cleveland specialise in the delivery of High Voltage & Electrical Safety Training Courses for AE’s, SAP’s, Jointers & Duty Holders operational up to 33kV across all industrial sectors  – manufacturing, renewables, BESS, offshore/marine, utilities, facilities management and data centres.

Many clients attend from across the UK and globally.

The Faraday Centre is home to and will be hosting the Inaugural Power Group Meeting, and we would like to personally invite you and your organisation to either Exhibit or attend as a Visitor.

The Faraday Power Group is a collective of companies rooted in the region of the North of England who work together with passion as a network to improve safety, introduce innovation and support entirely the requirements of the Electrical Power Industry.

Open Trade Day – The Faraday Centre

📅 Tuesday 25 November 2025
🕙 10:00 – 15:00 (Visitors’ Access)
📍 The Faraday Centre, Wilton Centre, Redcar & Cleveland
💼 Exhibitors & Visitors: Free of Charge

Purpose of the Day

• Bring together organisations from the North East and beyond
• Expand cross-sector relationships – Renewables ⚡Utilities ⚡Power ⚡Testing ⚡Protection⚡ Offshore ⚡ Manufacturing ⚡ HV/LV Electrical ⚡Tools ⚡Engineering ⚡Supply Chain ⚡Cable Jointing ⚡Switchgear & Transformers ⚡Electrical Safety
• Explore collaboration, partnerships and supply chain opportunities
• Celebrate the strength of local industry and regional economy to mutual benefits

What’s included (Free)

• Exhibitor stall (round table + seating)
• Chance to present or demonstrate your product/service
• Networking with key companies across multiple sectors
• Lunch included for exhibitors and attendees
• Parking included
• Transport available from the Wilton Centre Visitor’s Centre to The Faraday Centre
• Guided facility tours of The Faraday Centre

The Faraday Centre combines world leading electrical safety knowledge with the world’s best learning experiences to create High Voltage Training you can trust.

Important Site Information

The Wilton Centre is a COMAH site, therefore all visitors (including exhibitors) must complete a quick visitor safety induction. If completed online beforehand via our instructions, your pass will be ready on arrival. If completed on the day, please allow an additional 15–20 minutes to physically complete it with the Falck induction team.

⛔ No under-18s Permitted/ Right Of Admission Reserved (COMAH site).

Exhibitor Set-up

🕗 08:00 – 09:30
Stall space is compact – please plan for a round table display. You are welcome to bring a small banner and marketing materials, as well as demo products/merchandise. If you have any special requirements (power, equipment placement, product demonstrations), just let me know.

To Register Interest (Exhibit or Attend): please message : 📧 [email protected]

If you have dietary requirements or allergies, please include that in your reply so catering can accommodate appropriately.

We are incredibly proud of the innovation happening in the North East of England and want this to become a place where new partnerships, contracts and collaborations start. It would be great to have you with us.

Thanks, and we hope to welcome you on the day.

The Faraday Centre Ltd
The Wilton Centre Annexe
South Building
Wilton Centre
Redcar, TS10 4RF

LV-HV Jointing, Termination, Substation & Electrical Eqpt Distributors 600V to 66kV 

Authorised Stockists & Distributors for Leading HV Cable Accessory Manufacturers

Keeping High Voltage Electrical Switchgear Safe | An EA Technology Event

Testimonial

Organiser | EA Technology 

Event | Industrial Forum 2025 

Title | Keeping Electrical Switchgear Safe

Date | 14th October

Location | Chester Racecourse

By | Chris Dodds (Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick | Co-Exhibitor with Bill Earlie (Commercial Manager at PENTA Electrical Safety Products)

I would like to congratulate and thank the EA Technology Team for a highly professional, intensely engaging and strongly attended Event. The Forum successfully attracts Senior Power Engineers together sharing and shaping innovation, improvement and experiences combined with candid discussions of industry “pain-points” and appropriate responses.

These challenges included arc flash protection, cable duct sealing, competency complacency, predictive v reactive maintenance and adoptable guidance on ensuring documentation, policy and procedure are fit-for-purpose in the context of rapid and dynamic industry change.

The Event readily facilitated productive introductions to the highest-level KDM’s responsible for high voltage power reliability across all sectors of the economy.

We would not hesitate to recommend or attend future events organised by the EA Technology Team and look forward to future collaboration.

Pictured Left to Right | Bill Earlie (Commercial Manager PENTA Electrical Safety Products), Chris Dodds (T&D), Carl Cox (T&D Sales Engineer) & Jason Eardley (Sales Engineer PENTA).

EA Technology is a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting customers in managing and operating electrical assets reliably, safely and efficiently. Recognised as a world-leading expert in its field, working collaboratively with partners across the energy, utilities, infrastructure and associated sectors.

Specialist Distributors of MV HV Cable Accessory & Connection Products

MV HV High Voltage Cable Joints | Cable Terminations | Cable Connectors | Distributed from Stock | UK & Export Sales

Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Sudkabel, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX & SEANEX and Shrink Polymer Systems.

Heat shrink, cold shrink, push-on and slip-over cable accessories enable the jointing, terminating and connection of 11kV-33kV and 66kV-132kV cables to oil, air or gas insulated switchgear, transformers, motors and overhead lines distributing electricity at medium/high voltages.

Thorne & Derrick hold large stocks of 11kV 33kV 66kV Joints & Terminations suitable for XLPE, PILC and EPR cables, in both heat shrink and Cold Shrink technologies, to service the medium/high voltage power cable accessory requirements of UK and international customers.

Thorne & Derrick Celebrate 40 Years Supplying the Energy Industry

Thorne & Derrick International, the UK’s leading Specialist Distributor of LV HV Cable Accessories, Tooling & Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment, are celebrating 40 years of supplying products and solutions that ensure the safety and reliability of industrial heating, lighting and power systems.

From Fossil Fuels to Sustainable Future

Established in 1985 as a regional business supplying the fossil fuel and heavy industries, whose clients then included UK Coal plc, ICI Wilton and Swan Hunter Shipbuilders on the River Tyne, Thorne & Derrick have successfully innovated and evolved alongside the shifting and reshaped industry landscape over four decades. Today, they are proudly powering Energy Transition by delivering MV/HV Electrical Equipment & Cable Accessories to major renewable energy projects.

Our Shelf to Your Site, Globally

Thorne & Derrick are framework supply partners to ECP’s and international energy providers across the UK and Europe, including Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark – a highly successful, customer-centric and globally competitive business.

With a substantial Distribution & HV Cable Accessory Kitting Centre, multi-million pound stocks and Technical Sales Teams to specify and supply client requirements – T&D are servicing utilities, wind, solar, battery storage, rail, oil/gas, hydrogen and the explosive atmosphere sectors.

High Voltages & Hazardous Areas

“We are contributing to Green Grid electrification supported by our world-class supply chain including 3M, Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer, Lovink and Sudkabel; daily delivering Cable Accessories to joint, terminate and connect power literally from substation to socket,” comments Chris Dodds (Thorne & Derrick’s Sales & Marketing Manager).

“Equally, we are trusted and trained to supply correctly Certified Hazardous Area Equipment to ensure ATEX, IECEx and DSEAR Compliance. We provide customers with value-added solutions including design and survey services for heat trace and hazardous area lighting systems, Jointer Training Courses up to 66kV and accredited CPD’s across numerous industry subjects.”

Energy Transition

From those fossil fuel roots in the 1980’s onwards to Net Zero 2050, T&D have rapidly adapted, innovated and grown – their 40 year journey reflects a commitment to partnerships, investment in staff and a firm focus on delivering customer service excellence.

Thorne & Derrick have proactively pivoted towards the future; we are at the forefront in supporting a modernised renewable energy system, achieving industry decarbonisation via hydrogen and CCUS projects and committed to continued service to all customers in high-voltage, hazardous and harsh environments.

“Finally, in a powerful symbol of both business and industrial progress we return to the banks of the River Tyne and to the reimagined Swan Hunter site, where 40 years later we continue to service customers. Once a shipyard but today the UK manufacturing and services hub for offshore wind energy – it’s a full-circle moment that emphatically reflects Thorne & Derrick’s resilience and vision,” concludes Chris Dodds.

Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors of LV HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment to international energy providers, EPC’s and HV Jointing Contractors working on the design, construction and maintenance of UK, European and international projects – T&D are servicing the utilities, wind, solar, battery storage, rail, oil/gas, hydrogen and the explosive atmosphere sectors.

T&D are Main UK Distributors of Medium Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from 3M Electrical, Lovink, Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer Connex and Sudkabel.