LS Electric has commenced the production of its next-generation energy storage system (ESS) power conversion system (PCS) 'G2,' accelerating its strategy to capture the global market. With a surge in demand for ESS driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and renewable energy, the company aims to enhance its technological and quality competitiveness, particularly targeting the U.S. megacycle market.
On August 5, LS Electric held a ceremony for the initial shipment of the G2 at its DC factory in Cheonan, attended by Chairman Koo Ja-kyun and other employees. Chairman Koo personally inspected the production line, focusing on quality control and production planning.
The G2 features water-cooling technology and a compact design, improving heat control and durability compared to traditional air-cooled systems while optimizing space utilization. The company describes it as a next-generation solution optimized for battery-integrated ESS.
The Cheonan DC factory, the world's first 100% direct current (DC) distribution plant, incorporates key DC-specific devices such as semiconductor transformers (SST), semiconductor circuit breakers (SSCB), and ESS, enhancing the factory's energy efficiency by over 10%.
The global ESS market has entered a high-growth phase due to increased power demand from AI data centers and the rise of renewable energy. The U.S. market, in particular, is projected to expand to 600 gigawatt-hours (GWh) by 2030.
As major countries like the U.S. and Japan tighten regulations on the supply chain of Chinese power equipment, domestic companies with reliable technology and quality are finding opportunities for market expansion.
An LS Electric representative stated, "Manufacturing ESS solutions, which are core to DC technology, at the world's first DC distribution plant and exporting them to overseas markets positions LS Electric as a top leader in the global DC industry. We will actively pursue market expansion by leveraging our proven technological reliability and quality competitiveness amid the ongoing megacycle of global power infrastructure expansion and the transition to a DC paradigm."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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