Iljin Electric, First Export of 500kV Ultra-High Voltage Transformer to the United States

Developed Independently Over 2 Years: Design, Production, Testing, and Evaluation

Iljin Electric 500 kV-class Transformer

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Iljin Electric, a comprehensive electrical equipment subsidiary of Iljin Group, is entering the U.S. 500kV ultra-high voltage transformer market. Iljin Electric announced on the 3rd that it exported a 500kV 350MVA ultra-high voltage transformer produced at its factory in Hongseong, Chungnam, to FirstEnergy of the Ohio Power Authority in the United States.

This is the first time Iljin Electric has produced and exported a 500kV class transformer to the U.S. Iljin Electric expects that the export of the 500kV class transformer, which represents the highest technology in the global ultra-high voltage transformer market, will give it a significant advantage in future order competitions and other areas.

Iljin Electric explained that this U.S. export is highly meaningful as it succeeded in development through two years of independent technology design, manufacturing, and testing processes, gaining recognition for its technological capabilities and establishing a foundation to compete in the global power equipment market. Hwang Soo, CEO of Iljin Electric, said, "Starting with the export of the 500kV class transformer, we will actively pursue overseas orders and sales expansion, and lead the industry through the development of eco-friendly new products."

Accordingly, Iljin Electric plans to accelerate the development of eco-friendly products. Iljin Electric was the first in Korea to supply 154kV vegetable oil transformers to three substations of Korea Electric Power Corporation, and through a technical partnership with Siemens, it is developing a 170kV eco-friendly gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) aiming for commercialization in the first half of this year.

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