Hamburger Energienetze has awarded three high-voltage cable projects to NKT as part of the expansion and modernisation of Hamburg’s 110kV power grid to help meet rising electricity demand from electrification and the energy transition
The three projects form part of the city’s distribution system operator’s (DSO) ‘Grid of the Future’ programme, aiming to ensure an intelligent, robust, and flexible power grid that can meet the demand from renewable energy, e-mobility, heat pumps, and new industrial loads. The projects include over 50km of 110kV XPLE power cables.
Michael Dammann, executive management member responsible for Asset Management at Hamburger Energienetze, said, “The expansion and modernisation of Hamburg’s power grid is essential to enabling the city’s energy and e-mobility transition. With these projects, we are strengthening our 110 kV network and preparing it for the increasing demand from electrification, renewable energy and new customer needs. We value partners who bring strong technical expertise, reliable execution and a shared commitment to building the grid of the future.”
NKT delivers the full project scope
With the award, NKT will deliver as general contractor across the full project scope, including planning and cable production through installation, testing, documentation, and full commissioning.
Mark Schlatter, VP, Grid Solutions Central Europe, ME & Australia at NKT, said, “This award reflects Hamburger Energienetze’s trust in NKT as a strategic partner for building a high-performing, safe and future-ready power grid in one of Germany’s most important metropolitan regions. We are pleased to support Hamburg’s grid development with our end-to-end project capabilities and proven high-voltage cable technology.”
NKT will manufacture the power cable systems for the projects at its production site in Cologne, Germany, and in Velke Mezirici, Czech Republic. The project award underlines the importance of local content and strong execution capabilities in supporting Germany’s grid build-out.
