LS Electric and LS Cable are intensifying their efforts to penetrate the European power infrastructure market by focusing on next-generation power solutions, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and direct current distribution. As Europe faces the dual challenges of replacing aging power grids and expanding renewable energy, investments in the power grid are increasing. The companies aim to enhance their competitive edge by bundling their product offerings.
On August 20, LS Electric announced that it will jointly participate with LS Cable in the 'CIGRE 2026' event, taking place from August 23 to 28 in Paris, France. LS Electric will showcase its HVDC technology, AI data center solutions, and direct current distribution systems at 13 booths covering 113 square meters.
Investment in the European power grid is expanding alongside energy transition policies. The European Commission estimates that approximately €584 billion will be needed for the region's power grid by 2030. With about 40% of the EU's distribution network installed for over 40 years, there is significant demand for replacing outdated equipment.
LS Electric is positioning HVDC as a key focus area. Leveraging its unique experience in current-type HVDC projects in South Korea, the company will introduce conversion transformers (C-TR). It will also unveil next-generation voltage-type HVDC technology and system stabilization solutions, including static synchronous compensators (STATCOM).
The company will also present direct current distribution technology aimed at AI data centers. Based on its experience from the 'DC Factory,' a 100% direct current distribution facility established at its Cheonan site, LS Electric plans to showcase semiconductor transformers (SST) and semiconductor circuit breakers (SSCB).
Recently, LS Electric has expanded its contracts for power infrastructure in North American data centers, broadening its focus from power equipment to data center power solutions.
LS Cable will exhibit HVDC submarine and underground cables, as well as superconducting cable systems, targeting the demand for long-distance transmission networks that connect renewable energy generation sites with major consumers.
LS Cable's subsidiary, LS Materials, will showcase ultra-capacitors (UC), which can respond to situations requiring large amounts of power instantaneously, thereby enhancing the power stability of AI data centers.
At this exhibition, LS Electric and LS Cable will present transformers, distribution equipment, cables, and energy storage technologies together. This strategy aims to highlight their integrated capabilities in connecting power sources to transmission networks and consumers, moving beyond individual power equipment sales.
CIGRE is an international academic organization in the power systems field, established in France in 1921. It hosts events every two years in Paris, bringing together global power companies, enterprises, and experts.
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