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Press Release16 March 2021Siemens Energy and Sumitomo Electric IndustriesMunich and Osaka
Siemens Energy and Sumitomo Electric commission first VSC HVDC link improving power quality in India
“Thanks to the excellent cooperation between PGCIL, Siemens Energy and Sumitomo Electric, we
are now able to proudly commission the first HVDC link in India featuring VSC technology. The
result of this fruitful collaboration will significantly help achieving grid programs like the ‘24x7
power for all’ initiative by India’s Ministry of Power to meet the country’s growing power demand,“
said Beatrix Natter, Executive Vice President Transmission at Siemens Energy.
“We are pleased to announce the successful delivery of the first HVDC-XLPE cable project in India.
This was achieved through strong support from PGCIL and collaboration between Sumitomo Electric
and Siemens Energy at various levels, even during difficult circumstances caused by COVID-19. With
the successful completion of this unique hybrid system, consisting of HVDC-XLPE cable and
overhead lines, we proved our reliable technology and project execution. I hope this will be a basis
for continuous collaboration with PGCIL and a significant contribution to transmission systems in
India,” said Masaki Shirayama, Managing Director at Sumitomo Electric.
Siemens Energy is responsible for design, engineering, supply, installation, and commissioning of
the HVDC stations, including converter valves, transformers, cooling systems as well as control and
protection technology, plus a complete transition station, while Sumitomo Electric provides design,
engineering, supply and installation of the HVDC cable system including civil and installation works.
In comparison to conventional HVDC systems, the VSC-based HVDC PLUS technology featured at
the Pugalur-Trichur link comes with benefits like additional control features, black start capability,
and other functions that will improve the performance and security of the transmission system. The
converter stations are linked via a 108km XLPE HVDC cable system comprising four cables a route of
27 km each which was supplied by Sumitomo Electric, and overhead transmission line a route of
approximately 155 km installed under another contract.
In February Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, officially inaugurated the link that now
have been put into commercial operation and enables the exchange of electricity in both directions.
HVDC links offer operators more ways, boosting stability and increasing the grid’s power quality,
efficiency, and security of supply – urgently needed options as the role of renewable energy grows.
In India, where 175 gigawatts of renewable energy-based installed capacity by 2022 is targeted,
the HVDC link between Pugalur and Trichur will help meet future requirements and facilitate the
efficient use of renewable energy. To date Siemens Energy has implemented more than 57 HVDC
projects worldwide and is involved in eleven projects that are currently under construction.
Sumitomo Electric Industries has installed nine HVDC cable projects worldwide and works on two
ongoing projects including one of the first DC525kV XLPE cable project in Germany.
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Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers
and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its
portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power
generation and transmission to storage. The portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy technology,
such as gas and steam turbines, hybrid power plants operated with hydrogen, and power generators and transformers.
More than 50 percent of the portfolio has already been decarbonized. A majority stake in the listed company Siemens
Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) makes Siemens Energy a global market leader for renewable energies. An estimated
one-sixth of the electricity generated worldwide is based on technologies from Siemens Energy. Siemens Energy employs
more than 90,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries and generated revenue of around €27.5 billion
in fiscal year 2020.
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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is the largest cable manufacturer in the world, which was established in 1897.
Since then, based on electric wire and cable manufacturing technologies, we have diversified our business fields.
Currently, we operate in five major segments: Automotive; Info-communications; Electronics; Environment & Energy; and Industrial Materials. Throughout these extent of business, we have our base at over 40 countries with more than 280,000
employees in all of the continents, with yearly turnover of approximately JPY 3 trillion (≓€ 25billion). We have been
contributing to society through environmental friendly and fair business activities globally. Further information is
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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
+ 81 3 6406 2701