NKT receives contract for three high-voltage AC onshore cable projects from Hamburger Energienetze

As Hamburg prepares for increasing electricity demand driven by electrification and the energy transition, NKT will support distribution system operator (DSO) Hamburger Energienetze with the delivery of three high-voltage cable projects that strengthen the city’s 110 kV grid.

Hamburger Energienetze has awarded three high-voltage cable projects to NKT as part of the expansion and modernisation of Hamburg's 110 kV power grid to meet increasing electricity demand driven by electrification and the energy transition.
 

The three projects form part of the city’s distribution system operator’s (DSO) ‘Grid of the Future’ programme. The objective is to ensure an intelligent, robust and flexible power grid capable of meeting rising demand from renewable energy, e-mobility, heat pumps and new industrial loads. The projects include more than 50 kilometres of 110 kV XLPE power cables.

“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,” says Michael Dammann, executive management member responsible for Asset Management at Hamburger Energienetze.

NKT delivers the full project scope
With the award NKT will deliver as general contractor across the full project scope, from planning and cable production through installation, testing and documentation to full commissioning.

“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,” says Mark Schlatter, VP, Grid Solutions Central Europe, ME & Australia at NKT.

The power cable systems for the projects will be manufactured at NKT’s production site in Cologne in Germany and in Velke Mezirici in the Czech Republic. The project award underlines the importance of local content and strong execution capabilities in supporting Germany’s grid build-out.

About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable transmission of energy. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 locations worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.

Contact
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