Hanwha Solutions' Wire & Cable division has successfully validated its technology in the next-generation ultra-high voltage AC (HVAC) sector, expanding its product range for ultra-high voltage cables. The company aims to diversify its global customer portfolio and increase material supply across various applications, including power plants, transmission networks, and large renewable energy projects.
On October 16, industry sources reported that Hanwha Solutions collaborated with Chinese ultra-high voltage cable manufacturers Qingdao Hanhe and TBEA to successfully complete a Type Test for a 500kV HVAC cable's XLPE insulation and semi-conductive material package. The test was conducted by TICW (Shanghai National Center of Testing and Inspection for Electric Cable and Wire), a certification body under the Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute. Key verification aspects included insulation performance and long-term reliability under ultra-high voltage transmission conditions.
This achievement allows Hanwha Solutions to confirm the reliability of its ultra-high voltage insulation material technology, extending from the existing 400kV level to 500kV. The company is also pursuing KEMA certification from an internationally recognized certification body, aiming to broaden its material supply opportunities in the global ultra-high voltage HVAC cable market beyond Asia.
The success in technology validation is translating into increased global sales. Hanwha Solutions anticipates that its global sales of Super Extra High Voltage (SEHV) XLPE will nearly double in 2026 compared to the previous year. In particular, sales of ultra-high voltage materials, including 325kV SEHV XLPE, are expected to triple in the Chinese market compared to 2025.
Carlo Scarlata, head of Hanwha Solutions' Wire & Cable division, stated, "The successful Type Test for the 500kV HVAC cable material marks a significant milestone, demonstrating that Hanwha Solutions has achieved global-level technological reliability in ultra-high voltage transmission cable materials. Based on this, we will continue to expand business opportunities in the ultra-high voltage cable market."
Park Ji-hwan, a professional in Hanwha Solutions' Wire & Cable division, added, "We aim to increase the proportion of high-value strategic products to at least four times that of 2025 by 2031. We plan to connect our material technology and customer trust to sales performance, nurturing the high-value wire material business as a growth pillar for Hanwha Solutions."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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