SEOUL, October 17 (AJP) - South Korea's Hyosung Heavy Industries has opened its first European research and development center in Arnhem, the Netherlands, as part of efforts to strengthen its position in next-generation power technologies and eco-friendly energy solutions.
The new facility marks the company’s first global R&D hub outside Asia and will focus on developing gas-insulated switchgear — a key component in power substations that traditionally relies on sulfur hexafluoride, a potent greenhouse gas.
Researchers at the Arnhem center will also work on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology to support the region’s shift toward renewable energy and more efficient power grids.
Located near KEMA, a major international testing and certification body for power systems, the facility will allow Hyosung to gather testing data more rapidly and incorporate results into its product development cycle.
Hyosung said the surge in artificial intelligence and data centers is reshaping the global energy landscape, driving demand for high-efficiency, low-emission power systems. Europe, with its strict environmental standards and aggressive renewable energy goals, has become a key market for innovation in grid technology.
“By collaborating with research institutions in the Netherlands and across Europe, we aim to set new standards in power technology and strengthen Hyosung’s global technological leadership,” said Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Hyun-joon said in a press release.
* This article, published by Economic Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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