Hydro and NKT to produce low-carbon aluminium power cables
Hydro’s advanced technological expertise combined with accurate production equipment ensures a high and consistent product quality, using the most climate and energy efficient aluminium production technology in the world.
“We are proud to form this strategic partnership with Hydro, a long-term partner. Hydro has a proven track record of delivering low-carbon aluminium and will help us satisfy the growing demand in our industry for solutions with a lower-carbon footprint,” says Will Hendrikx, COO and Deputy CEO at NKT.
According to International Energy Agency (IEA), the world needs to add or refurbish a total of over a staggering 80 million kilometers of grids by 2040, the equivalent of the entire existing global grid. Aluminium’s high conductivity and flexibility, combined with its light weight and that it is considerably less expensive than other metals typically used in power cables, makes aluminium an optimal solution for the development of the renewable energy grid.
Building on several successful pilot projects in 2023, NKT will integrate Hydro’s low-carbon aluminium, Hydro REDUXA 4.0, into its medium voltage power cable solutions in 2024, and later within some of its high voltage power cables. These cables are playing an increasingly vital role in connecting and transmitting renewable energy. This aligns with NKT’s sustainability strategy, contributing to the company’s ambitions to decarbonize and offer more sustainable solutions to its customers.
“Despite working in an energy intensive sector, Hydro is leading its industry towards more sustainable solutions with a strong emphasis on decarbonization, as well as biodiversity and social responsibility. We look forward to our continued collaboration with Hydro in the coming years,” says Hendrikx.
