INSIGHT ISSUE 01 | 2021

30 Enabling the Digital and Energy transition WORLD-FIRST INSTALLATION OF A 180 µ m OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE Prysmian Group to deploy Sirocco Extreme micro-cables for sustainable networks and product circularity P rysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, delivered the first project of its new Sirocco Extreme optical fibre cable for micro-ducts to the public utility supplier Stadtwerke Landau a.d. Isar. This world-first installation of a 180µm optical fibre cable will allow a large number of households and companies in Landau to benefit from a high-performance FTTx and 5G network. Sirocco Extreme is the first commercially available 180µm optical fibre cable on the market. The new product range boasts the smallest diameter currently available as well as the highest fibre density for micro-cables. Comparedwith conventional solutions, Sirocco Extreme enables faster, more cost-effective and eco-friendlier installations. Prysmian’s 180µm optical fibre is fully compatible for splicing with any standard fibre. The cables were installed by NETTec GmbH. “Home office, online schooling and increased levels of video streaming during the Covid-19 pandemic have led to a significant rise in internet data traffic. Increased digitalization means data volumes will continue to rise even after the pandemic. High-performance, reliable fibre networks will be able to reduce the risk of data bottlenecks in the future. The breaking point for many cities and communities when expanding their networks is cost. Existing ducting often doesn’t have much space left for more fibre, and extensive civil works mean an increase in costs and disruptions. To solve this problem, we offer the extremely compact and bendable Sirocco Extreme product range.” Toni Bosch VP Telecom Solutions at Prysmian Group