Southwire NKT CHPE Partnership Supports U.S. Renewable Power
Southwire Company, LLC has joined forces with NKT to supply underground power cables for the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) Project. This major energy initiative will deliver clean, renewable electricity from the U.S.-Canadian border to New York. The Southwire NKT CHPE partnership combines proven cable manufacturing experience with cutting-edge HVDC technology to strengthen America’s renewable power network.
Expanding Renewable Infrastructure Across the Northeast
Under this partnership, Southwire will produce a portion of the underground power cables for NKT, which serves as the project’s turnkey cable supplier and technology owner.
The CHPE Project spans about 546 km of fully buried high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission cable. It will include both submarine and underground stretches to connect key energy hubs. Southwire will manufacture its share of these cables at its Huntersville Plant in North Carolina, where the company continues to expand production capacity for large-scale renewable projects.
Building on Shared Expertise and Innovation
Rich Stinson, President and CEO of Southwire, described the project as an important milestone. “It’s a great time for our industry and an even better time to be at Southwire,” Stinson said. “We’re proud to partner with NKT and help deliver one of the largest renewable energy projects in the U.S.”
Mika Makela, Managing Director for NKT North America, highlighted the value of combining strengths. “This award secures vital manufacturing capacity and blends NKT’s HVDC design with Southwire’s production expertise,” he explained. “Together, we can provide reliable infrastructure that drives the clean energy transition forward.”
Delivering Renewable Energy to Over One Million Homes
Once completed, the Champlain Hudson Power Express will supply 1,250 megawatts of renewable hydroelectric energy to Queens, New York. That amount of power can serve more than one million homes.
This project marks a vital step in New York’s sustainability efforts, reducing carbon emissions while meeting growing energy demands. Through the Southwire NKT CHPE partnership, both companies reaffirm their commitment to innovation and cleaner energy for future generations.
