LS Cable & System Begins HVDC Cable Production
The LS Cable & System HVDC cable production milestone marks an important achievement. LS Cable & System (LS C&S) has started mass production of 525 kV highโvoltage direct current cables at its Donghaeโsi plant in Gangwonโdo, South Korea. Learn more at https://www.lscns.com.
Only a few companies worldwide have commercialized cables at this voltage. LS C&S will supply 525 kV DC cables for TenneTโs 2 GW grid connection projects, BalWin4 and LanWin1. These systems will strengthen Europeโs power infrastructure and support its growing renewable energy network.
RecordโBreaking Contract With TenneT
In May, LS Cable & System signed a longโterm supply deal with TenneT, Europeโs main grid operator. The deal is the largest single order ever secured by a cable maker. It highlights LS C&Sโs expanding influence in Europeโs renewable energy transition.
HVDC cables transmit large amounts of power over long distances with minimal losses. They are ideal for offshore wind and interconnector projects that link national grids. The European Union targets 60 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and 300 GW by 2050, driving strong growth in HVDC demand.
LS EcoEnergy Expands Into the United Kingdom
Meanwhile, LS EcoEnergy, a subsidiary of LS C&S, is negotiating to secure land for a submarine cable facility in the United Kingdom. CEO Lee Sangโho said the project aims to support customers in the U.K. and nearby European nations.
The proposed site covers 154,711 square meters at the Port of Tyne in northeast England. LS EcoEnergy is developing the project with Global Interconnection Group (GIG), a British energy investor planning a major offshore grid link between the U.K. and Iceland.
Addressing Europeโs Rising Cable Demand
Europeโs offshore wind capacity continues to expand quickly. However, the supply of submarine cables lags behind the regionโs ambitious power goals. As a result, governments are increasing subsidies, while securityโbased trade restrictions favor regional production. These changes strengthen LS C&Sโs plan to establish a longโterm European base.
Advancing a Global Subsea Cable Strategy
LS Cable & System continues to grow its subsea business across North America, Europe, and Asia. Through collaboration with LS EcoEnergy and LS Marine Solutions, the company aims to deliver advanced cable networks that power a cleaner, more resilient global energy future.
