2017 Yearly Overview | Prysmian Group

SEIZING NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN SUSTAINABILITY PRYSMIAN GROUP 2017 YEARLY OVERVIEW Energy Observer – the world’s first catamaran to be powered exclusively by renewable sources – is currently on its six-year navigation journey around the world, and we’ve been selected as official cable supplier for the ride. Chosen for their efficiency, reliability and a reduced weight compared to standard solutions, our cables will distribute renewable wind and solar energy to the engines of the vessel. In 2017 the Group continued its efforts towards the goal of sustainability across all its market operating segments. We carried out research in the field of submarine cables, enabling installation at depths up to 3,000 metres; developed ‘lead-less’ technology for The Energy Observer project is just one example of Prysmian’s commitment to creating even more innovative and sustainable products. CABLES THAT HARNESS THE POWER OF SUN AND WIND the production of metallic sheaths without the use of lead, and also produced a new prototype for 525 kV HVDC cable systems with P-Laser technology – allowing the creation of recyclable and eco- sustainable cables. In the Telecom operating segment, our Flextube® optical cable achieved yet another record of 3,456 fibres, reducing the impact of civil works during installation. In 2018, we’ll further strengthen our commitment to increasing the efficiency and reliability of products while reducing the waste of energy. Implementation of the ‘Design To Cost’ (DTC) project will also continue in order to reduce the weight of conductors and direct materials used in cable production. Cables installed at dephts up to 3,000 M New cable system prototype for 525 kV HVDC