2017 Yearly Overview | Prysmian Group

INNOVATIONS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD PRYSMIAN GROUP 2017 YEARLY OVERVIEW Submarine cables reach new depths and capacities Special optical cables that go undersea Activities related to new large-diameter aluminium-conducting junction techniques were completed in 2017, as was a large part of production for the current COBRA Project – 320 kV of direct current to connect the Netherlands to Denmark. Progress was also made regarding cables installed at high depths. After completing all mechanical feasibility tests for the developed cable solution, innovative activities were launched and partially completed in relation to the development of installation and repair technologies. Tests have continued on the 600 kV DC extruded cables project, for application of our XLPE and P-Laser technologies. New prototypes were produced in both XLPE and P-Laser. Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) technology, in stainless steel with an aluminium coating, has been consolidated up to 96 FO, while our Spiral Space® technology has been integrated into the product portfolio. With these technologies, cables have been qualified for various projects in the field of special cables, for example dyke cables with a vertical height of 500metres. The family of highmechanical strength and chemical (ALPA®) and fire integrity (ALPAM) optical cables has been further developed. The production of submarine cables began at the Vilanova plant in Spain. As for submarine cables, a 330-km optical core was successfully produced for the COBRA Project. INNOVATION HAS BORNE FRUIT IN 2017