LS Cable and LS Marine Solutions are presenting power grid technology that delivers electricity generated from renewable energy to demand centers, along with recycling technology that transforms waste cables back into resources. The companies are expanding their business scope beyond supplying and installing underwater cables to include eco-friendly materials and resource circulation, targeting the entire power infrastructure needed for energy transition.
LS Cable and LS Marine Solutions announced their participation in the '2026 International Climate Industry Expo Carbon Neutral Expo' at Busan BEXCO from September 16 to 18.
The centerpiece of the exhibition is the 'one-stop integrated power grid.' It features underwater cables that transmit electricity generated from offshore wind farms to land, as well as superconducting cables that efficiently transport large amounts of power. LS Cable supplies the cables, while LS Marine Solutions handles the underwater installation, creating a business structure that connects the entire power grid construction process.
The two companies are also emphasizing their capabilities in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. LS Cable has experience in commercializing 500kV HVDC cables in South Korea, while LS Marine Solutions has a track record in the installation of HVDC underwater cables. This technology is essential for transmitting large-scale power over long distances with minimal losses, particularly for offshore wind farms and the expansion of national power grids.
In July, LS Cable became the first in the country to pass long-term reliability tests for 525kV, 80°C HVDC underwater cables, increasing transmission capacity by 25% compared to existing products. LS Marine Solutions has also expanded the load capacity of its underwater cable laying vessel 'GL2030' from 4,000 tons to 7,000 tons, enabling continuous installation over distances exceeding 100 kilometers.
The companies are also highlighting the eco-friendliness of their power grid solutions. LS Cable is showcasing cables made from recyclable polypropylene (PP) materials. They are also introducing a new copper material called 'CuFlake,' which reduces production processes and energy consumption by utilizing copper scrap.
Additionally, they are demonstrating technology that recycles waste cables back into raw materials. This includes technology for recycling cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) used as cable insulation and showcasing crafts made from copper recovered from waste cables. Their plan aims to incorporate resource circulation from cable production and installation through to the disposal stage.
LS Cable and LS Marine Solutions are also expanding their business model that combines supply and installation in actual offshore wind projects. In May, they were selected as preferred bidders for the supply and installation sectors of the 1GW 'Haesong Offshore Wind' project in Sinan, Jeollanam-do.
The exhibition will also feature ESG programs, including keychain production using waste plastics and performances by the LS Cable Disabled Vocational Arts Group 'Bsol Arts Troupe.'
An LS Cable official stated, "For energy transition, the eco-friendliness of the entire process from power grid expansion to product production, use, and recycling is crucial. We will strengthen our eco-friendly power grid technology and resource circulation capabilities to contribute to building sustainable power infrastructure."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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