LS Cable & System has surpassed a cumulative global order of 3 trillion won in the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) business and is securing testing infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for quality certifications.
On April 1, LS Cable announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Electric Research Institute (KERI) for the long-term use of the HVDC testing facility in Changwon, Gyeongnam.
Under this agreement, LS Cable & System will conduct quality and performance tests on 525kV HVDC cable systems at the KERI testing facility until March 2027.
KERI is an internationally accredited testing body that verifies the quality of electrical equipment and is recognized for its international credibility as a full member of STL (Short-circuit Testing Liaison).
HVDC technology efficiently transmits large amounts of electricity over long distances and is gaining attention as key infrastructure for offshore wind energy and cross-border power grid projects. Since HVDC cables are custom-designed according to customer requirements, specific quality and performance tests for individual projects are essential.
As a result, the demand for international certification tests is rapidly increasing, making stable testing facilities a crucial factor in winning orders.
Currently, in South Korea, only a few organizations, including KERI and Korea Electric Power Corporation, can conduct HVDC international standard tests. This agreement establishes a stable testing foundation and further enhances global responsiveness.
"We have established a foundation to respond stably to testing demands arising from the expansion of global orders," said an official from LS Cable & System. "We expect this will also boost our K-Grid export strategy."
Since developing South Korea's first HVDC cable in 2007, LS Cable has secured all major domestic projects, including the Northern Dangjin-Godeok 1st and 2nd phases and the Jeju 2nd and 3rd interconnections. The company is accelerating its global order expansion, having recently signed an eight-year framework agreement with the National Grid in the UK.
