LS Cable & System Commercializes 525kV HVDC Cable... "Participating in Large-Scale Projects in Europe and North America"

"Fierce Competition Across Renewable Energies Including Offshore Wind and Solar Power"

LS Cable employees conducting tests for the commercialization of 525kV HVDC cables. (Photo by LS Cable)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] LS Cable & System announced on the 17th that it has completed official certification for its 525-kilovolt (kV) High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cables.

Over the past year, LS Cable & System successfully completed long-term reliability testing of HVDC submarine and underground cables, officially gaining recognition for their stability and functionality.

The tests were conducted in accordance with the technical specifications required by the Dutch state-owned power company TenneT and international standards. As a result, LS Cable & System is now eligible to participate in large-scale HVDC project bids in Europe, North America, and other regions.

HVDC allows for the transmission of large amounts of current over long distances, leading to increased adoption in long-distance power grids. Most HVDC cables are also used in renewable energy sources such as offshore wind and solar power, intensifying the competition among cable manufacturers in technology development, the company explained.

In particular, the 525 kV class is the highest voltage product among HVDC cables, with high technical barriers, and only a few companies worldwide, including LS Cable & System, have succeeded in commercializing it.

An LS Cable & System official forecasted, "With global renewable energy expansion policies, including the United States' Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the HVDC cable market is expected to grow to tens of trillions of won annually within the next decade."

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