Hyosung Heavy Industries Unveils Next-Generation Power Grid Technologies at 'CIGRE 2026'

First Presentation of 420kV GIS
Showcasing Next-Generation Technologies: HVDC and SST
Hosting Technology Forum for Global Clients

Hyosung Heavy Industries is launching an offensive in the global power market by showcasing next-generation power technologies such as high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission and solid-state transformers (SST) at the world's largest power academic conference.

Hyosung Heavy Industries' low-carbon power device '420kV SF6-Free Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS)' developed with proprietary technology. Hyosung Heavy Industries

On August 25, Hyosung Heavy Industries announced that it will participate in the 'CIGRE Paris Session 2026,' hosted by the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE), held in Paris, France from August 24 to 28 (local time).

The CIGRE Paris Session is an academic conference and exhibition where over 10,000 power industry experts and global companies from more than 100 countries gather to discuss technical standards and the future direction of the power industry.

At this event, Hyosung Heavy Industries will present solutions that cover a full range of next-generation power technologies, from long-distance, large-capacity transmission HVDC, to SSTs for direct current distribution in data centers.

In particular, the company will unveil its independently developed 420kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) for the first time. This product does not use sulfur hexafluoride and is targeted at the European market, where carbon neutrality and environmentally friendly regulations are tightening.

Hyosung Heavy Industries will also showcase a range of other technologies, including voltage-source HVDC, SST, eco-friendly transformers using biodegradable insulating oil, and 'ARMOUR+'—an artificial intelligence (AI)-based power facility asset management platform. SST is a data center power solution that Hyosung Heavy Industries became the first in the world to develop in 2022.

On August 26, Hyosung Heavy Industries will also hold the 'Future Grid Insight Forum' for major global clients. Initiated in 2022, this forum marks its third edition this year.

This year's forum is themed 'Changes and Challenges in Power Grids: Expansion, Sustainability, and Resilience.' Power industry experts from the United States, Europe, and Australia are expected to discuss strategies for addressing the surge in power demand and plans for the operation of future power grids.

On August 25, the company will also host the 'Hyosung Day Gala Dinner,' inviting key clients from 35 companies across 18 countries. This event aims to share pressing issues in the global power market and strengthen networks for mid- and long-term business cooperation.

With increasing global demand for power equipment, Hyosung Heavy Industries is also continuing its growth in performance. In the second quarter of this year, the company posted sales of 1.687 trillion won and operating profit of 264.3 billion won, increases of 10.6% and 60.9%, respectively, compared to the same period last year.

New orders in the first half of the year totaled 7.4987 trillion won, nearly matching the company's total annual orders for last year. As a result, Hyosung Heavy Industries has raised its annual order target for this year from 8.4 trillion won to 12 trillion won.

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