NKT has entered into a frame agreement consisting of low- and medium voltage power cables with distribution network operator Ellevio to ensure timely reinforcement and development of the power grid in the central part of Sweden.
The four-year agreement covers cables with voltage levels from 1 kV to 36 kV planned to support Ellevio in projects like replacing overhead lines with underground power cables and for reinforcing the power grid in urban areas around Stockholm.
“We are happy to continue our close collaboration with Ellevio and take part in upgrading the Swedish power grid,” said NKT Nordic director of sales for utilities Peter Marcusson.
“With the new frame agreement, we continue our engagement in ensuring the grid has the capacity needed to be ready for the increased electrification driven by urbanization and the transition to renewable energy.”
The frame agreement between NKT and Ellevio will run until 2024 with an option to extend it for three more years.
“Part of our long-term relation with Ellevio also includes the collaboration on the development of new products and methods to future proof the power grid in the region,” Marcusson added.
“Part of the infrastructure is aging and needs to be reinforced and expanded to meet the growing demand for electricity.”
Part of the reinforcement work will weatherproof the power grid by exchanging overhead lines with underground cables to minimize the risk of weather-related blackouts.
In Stockholm, urbanization drives investments in the power grids as new city areas arise with roads and tunnels being built.
The capacity of the power grid in the larger cities of the region also needs to take a growing number of electrical cars into account which is driving the need for timely expansion of the power grid, NKT added.