Specialist Lifting, Transport & Site Services for Energy and Low‑Carbon Infrastructure
The UK’s shift toward a cleaner, more resilient energy system depends on the safe, efficient and technically assured movement of heavy, modular and high‑value assets. From battery storage systems to transformers, HVAC plant to EV charging infrastructure, these assets must be delivered and installed with precision — often in constrained, remote or safety‑critical environments. LIG is built for exactly this kind of work.
We support energy developers, DNOs, EPC contractors and public‑sector clients with end‑to‑end lifting, logistics and site access solutions across renewable generation, grid reinforcement, energy storage and low‑carbon building upgrades. Whether we’re positioning a 20‑tonne transformer at a substation, delivering PCS units to a BESS site, or lifting HVAC plant onto a university roof, our teams bring the engineering discipline, specialist equipment and safety culture required for energy‑critical infrastructure.
A Delivery Partner Built for the Energy Transition
Energy and low‑carbon projects combine several challenges: heavy modular assets, tight access routes, environmental sensitivities, and the need for absolute programme certainty. LIG’s approach is shaped around these realities.
Our teams specialise in handling compact but extremely heavy plant, battery containers, inverters, transformers, switchgear, HVAC units and EV charging equipment, that often need to be manoeuvred into locations where traditional lifting methods simply won’t work. With a fleet that includes mobile cranes, HIABs, mini cranes, tracked carriers and internal movement equipment, we design the safest and most efficient method for each site, no matter how complex.
But capability is more than machinery. Energy projects demand meticulous planning, so every lift is supported by in‑house engineering, BS7121‑compliant lift plans, RAMS, route surveys and stakeholder coordination. This ensures that even the most challenging operations are delivered safely, predictably and with minimal disruption to the surrounding environment.
BESS & Battery Storage Logistics
Battery storage sites are rapidly becoming one of the most important components of the UK’s energy system. These projects involve large modular containers, PCS units, inverters and associated equipment that must be handled with care and positioned with precision. LIG manages the full sequence from transport and access planning to cranage, controlled placement and final alignment on plinths or foundations.
Because BESS sites are often located in rural or constrained areas, our teams also manage route surveys, ground conditions assessments and traffic management to ensure safe, efficient delivery.
Transformer & Grid Asset Lifting
Transformers, switchgear and grid‑support assets are among the heaviest and most sensitive items we move. These lifts require careful planning, specialist equipment and a deep understanding of substation environments. LIG provides heavy lifting, precision placement, access logistics and full engineering support for both planned upgrades and emergency replacements.
We work closely with DNOs, IDNOs and Tier 1 contractors to ensure safe, compliant and predictable delivery, even in live or restricted substations.
Solar Farm Plant Movement
Solar farms present a different set of challenges: remote access, uneven terrain and large volumes of equipment. LIG supports the movement of inverters, transformers, battery units and modular plant across utility‑scale solar sites. Our teams coordinate multi‑drop logistics, access planning and cranage to ensure equipment is delivered safely and efficiently across large, dispersed sites.
EV Charging Infrastructure
As EV charging networks expand, the need for precise lifting and placement of chargers, cabinets and associated plant continues to grow. LIG supports installations in public‑realm environments, commercial buildings, multi‑storey car parks and transport hubs. We manage HIAB delivery, cranage, internal movement and traffic management to ensure safe installation with minimal disruption.
Commercial HVAC Lifting
Energy efficiency upgrades often involve replacing or installing large HVAC units, chillers and AHUs. These lifts frequently take place in live buildings – hospitals, universities, offices, manufacturing sites where safety and continuity are essential. LIG provides rooftop cranage, internal movement, controlled lifts over public areas and precision placement in restricted spaces.
Fleet & Technical Capability
LIG’s fleet is designed around the demands of energy and low‑carbon infrastructure. Mobile cranes, HIABs, mini cranes, tracked carriers, MEWPs and internal movement equipment allow us to operate safely in any environment from rural substations to dense urban rooftops.
Every project is supported by:
In‑house lift planning and engineering
BS7121‑compliant RAMS
Route surveys and access assessments
Traffic management
Experienced energy‑sector crews
This combination ensures safe, efficient and compliant delivery across the full energy lifecycle.
Assets We Regularly Move
Energy and low‑carbon infrastructure involves a wide range of equipment, and LIG is experienced in handling all of it:
Battery containers and BESS modules
PCS units and inverters
Transformers and switchgear
HVAC units, chillers and AHUs
Solar farm equipment
EV chargers and cabinets
Modular plant and grid‑support assets
If it’s heavy, modular, sensitive or difficult to access LIG can move it.
Proven Delivery Across the UK
Our work spans renewable energy, grid reinforcement, low‑carbon building upgrades and emerging technologies. You can explore recent examples on our Latest Projects page, which includes:
Transformer and grid‑support asset installations
Solar farm plant movement
HVAC upgrades for commercial and public buildings
BESS and modular energy storage deployments
These projects demonstrate our ability to deliver safely and efficiently across the full spectrum of energy and low‑carbon infrastructure.
