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A World Record in HVDC Light Voltage Level

wirecableApril 22, 2015July 9, 2021

April 22, 2015July 9, 2021

January 12, 2015 ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, successfully commissioned a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link between Norway and Denmark to increase availability of renewable hydroelectric and wind power in the region’s electricity grid. At 500 kilovolts (kV), the Skagerrak 4 link sets a new record in......

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Next generation extruded cable compound technology supports extra high voltage direct current transmission

wirecableSeptember 22, 2014July 13, 2021

September 22, 2014July 13, 2021

August 21, 2014 Step-change innovation to provide increased efficiency and sustainability Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of innovative, value-creating solutions for the wire and cable industry, announce a true step-change high voltage direct current (HVDC) innovation based on the Borlink technology platform. Developed in partnership with power and automation technology......

Trafotech

wirecableOctober 27, 2012December 5, 2012

October 27, 2012December 5, 2012

“This is the straight case of denial to the Indian transformer industry to have a level playing field”...

ABB to invest $400 million on expansion of cable production capacity

wirecableJanuary 19, 2012January 27, 2012

January 19, 2012January 27, 2012

9 December, 2011 ABB will invest over $ 400 million to double the capacity of its high-voltage cables manufacturing facility in Karlskrona, Sweden, to meet growing demand for subsea cables. The investment plan includes construction of new buildings and installation of additional manufacturing lines at the existing plant. The expansion......

ADB $750 Million Loan to India

wirecableNovember 17, 2011December 27, 2011

November 17, 2011December 27, 2011

1 October, 2011 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest $750 million for power transmission systems that will help India efficiently transfer electricity to regions.The ADB Board of Directors has approved loan financing for the national grid improvement project which will allow the bulk transfer of electricity (3,000 MW) from......