NKT Wins Ellevio Power Grid Cable Frame Agreement
NKT has signed a four-year frame agreement with Swedish utility Ellevio to supply low- and medium-voltage power cables that reinforce the regional power grid in Central Sweden, including the Stockholm area.
Scope of the cable supply
Under the agreement, NKT will deliver cables from 1 kV up to 36 kV. The cables will support projects that:
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Replace overhead lines with underground power cables
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Reinforce the urban power grid in and around Stockholm
These efforts help Ellevio modernize its network and improve reliability as electricity demand increases.
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Supporting electrification and renewable energy
According to Peter Marcusson, Nordic Director of Sales for Utilities at NKT, the new frame agreement lets NKT continue its long-term collaboration with Ellevio. He notes that both companies focus on ensuring the grid has enough capacity to handle increased electrification, driven by urbanization and the shift to renewable energy.
The agreement runs through 2024, and the partners also included an option to extend for three more years, which would provide additional stability for ongoing investment.
Future-proofing Central Sweden’s power grid
NKT and Ellevio will also work together to develop new products and installation methods that help future proof the regional grid. Marcusson points out that parts of the existing infrastructure are aging, so the partners need to reinforce and expand the network to meet growing electricity demand.
A key focus area is weather proofing the power grid. By replacing overhead lines with underground cables, Ellevio aims to reduce weather-related outages and improve long-term resilience.
Meeting urban and EV-driven demand
In Stockholm, rapid urbanization drives significant investment in the grid. New city districts, roads, and tunnels all require strong and flexible power infrastructure. At the same time, the rising number of electric vehicles increases load on the network, which pushes Ellevio to expand capacity in larger cities and ensure timely upgrades.
As one of Sweden’s largest electricity distribution companies, Ellevio supplies power to more than 960,000 customers in Central Sweden, including the Stockholm region.
