Hellenic Cables highlights innovative solutions at CIGRE 2024

Athens, 10 September 2024

Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, successfully participated in the 50th CIGRE Session, held from August 25 to 30, 2024, in Paris, France. Organized by the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE), the session is the premier global event for power system expertise, bringing together professionals and experts from over 90 countries.

During the event, Hellenic Cables presented four technical papers showcasing its research in offshore power transmission, cable bonding under extreme conditions, and the impact of harmonics on cable performance. These contributions demonstrated Hellenic Cables’ commitment to advancing power transmission technologies and addressing critical challenges in modern energy systems.

Hellenic Cables presented the following papers:
1. Modeling of the Thermoelectric Performance of Offshore Power Cable Joints
2. Evaluation of Cable Bonding Scheme under Lightning Overvoltages in HVAC Modern Siphon Systems
3. Cable Current Rating in the Presence of Harmonics
4. Cable Dimensioning based on Wind Predictions in an Offshore Meshed Network

In addition to these presentations, Hellenic Cables’ technical team actively participated in various CIGRE working groups, contributing their expertise and insights toward solving key issues in power transmission. Through their involvement, the team reinforced the company’s role in shaping the future of energy systems globally.

Mr. George Georgallis, R&D & Engineering Director at Hellenic Cables, stated: “The company’s participation in CIGRE 2024 highlights its leadership in the energy sector, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the transition to cleaner, more reliable power systems”.

With over 70 years of success, Hellenic Cables is a leading provider of cables and turnkey solutions worldwide, servicing the markets of energy transmission and distribution, renewables and offshore wind, telecom and data networks, construction and industry. Through its fully owned subsidiary Fulgor, Hellenic Cables operates its submarine cables plant in Corinth, Greece, where the production and testing of some of the longest submarine cable lengths without factory joints leveraging top-notch facilities and equipment. Since 2012, Hellenic Cables has executed a EUR 550 million investment plan to upgrade its production sites, transforming them into state-of-the-art facilities. Hellenic Cables represents the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings SA. For further information, please visit Hellenic Cables website at www.hellenic-cables.com.

Cenergy Holdings is a Belgian holding company listed on both Euronext Brussels and Athens Stock Exchange, investing in leading industrial companies, focusing on the growing global demand of energy transfer, renewables and data transmission. The Cenergy Holdings portfolio consists of Corinth Pipeworks and Hellenic Cables, companies positioned at the forefront of their respective high growth sectors. Hellenic Cables is one of the largest cable producers in Europe, manufacturing power and telecom cables as well as submarine cables. Corinth Pipeworks is a world leader in steel pipe manufacturing for the energy sector and major producer of steel hollow sections for the construction sector. For more information, please visit our website at www.cenergyholdings.com.