Korean Cable Makers Vie for Europe’s HVDC Orders
Surging power demand from artificial intelligence data centers and the need to expand grids as renewable energy adoption accelerates are driving South Korean cable makers to vie for high-voltage direct current, or HVDC, projects in Europe. With HVDC systems and submarine cables emerging as key battl
South Korean cable manufacturers are actively competing for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) projects in Europe, as the demand for power transmission and renewable energy expansion drives the need for such technology. Companies like Taihan Cable & Solution, LS Cable & System, Hyosung Heavy Industries, and HD Hyundai Electric are showcasing their HVDC and submarine cable technologies at the CIGRE 2026 exhibition in Paris.
These companies have secured significant contracts, including a 146.3 billion-won ($105.82 million) contract for the second phase of Korea Electric Power Corp.'s 500-kV HVDC project. As Europe seeks to meet stricter environmental regulations and address the global power-grid bottleneck, these South Korean cable makers are expanding production capacity and targeting European markets with eco-friendly power equipment.
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