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ELEK
ELEK (Elektros Inc.)
ELEK, or Elektros Inc., is an American company specializing in electric mobility and sustainable energy solutions. Operating with a vertically integrated model, the company is active in lithium mining, EV charging infrastructure, solar energy storage, and power supply systems for AI data centers, leveraging innovative technologies such as a patent-pending Multi-Port Charging Assembly for flexible vehicle charging solutions.
Regarding HVDC activities, ELEK provides expertise in high-voltage cable design—including guidance on sheath bonding techniques for HV cables—which are essential for the safety and reliability of HVDC and high-voltage AC transmission systems.
ELEK
Conexión Kimal-Lo Aguirre
Conexión Kimal-Lo Aguirre
Conexión Kimal-Lo Aguirre is a company established to develop, construct, and operate Chile's first high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line, linking the Kimal substation in northern Antofagasta with Lo Aguirre near Santiago. This 1,342-kilometer project, set to begin construction in 2025 and complete by 2029, will transport up to 3,000 MW of electricity—representing about a quarter of the country's peak demand—and plays a vital role in enabling the integration of renewable energy and accelerating Chile’s decarbonization plans.
The company's core activities focus on HVDC technology, making it the first to implement such a large-scale direct current transmission system in Chile, which will significantly reduce energy losses over long distances and support the national grid with advanced converter stations and infrastructure.
Conexión Kimal-Lo Aguirre
Tractebel Engie
Tractebel
Tractebel is a global engineering and consulting company specializing in integrated solutions for sustainable energy, water, and infrastructure projects. As a subsidiary of ENGIE, the company delivers services across the project lifecycle, including strategy, design, engineering, and project management, with a mission to support a carbon-neutral future.
In the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) sector, Tractebel provides engineering and consulting expertise for the transmission and distribution of electricity, contributing to the development and implementation of advanced HVDC projects to enhance the reliability and efficiency of energy systems.
Tractebel Engie
Statnett
Statnett
Statnett is a Norwegian state-owned enterprise responsible for owning, operating, and constructing the transmission grid in Norway, serving as the system operator of the Norwegian power system and maintaining the balance between consumption and production. As a key player in Norway's green transition, Statnett is owned by the Norwegian state through the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and plays a crucial role in the country's national emergency preparedness.
In the HVDC sector, Statnett operates international interconnections linking Norway's power system with neighboring countries including Finland, Sweden, Russia, Denmark, the UK, and the Netherlands, facilitating cross-border electricity exchange and supporting the integration of renewable energy.
Statnett
HVDC Tech
HVDC Tech
HVDC Tech specializes in supporting clients in the electrical power sector, focusing on enhancing grid efficiency and enabling advanced energy infrastructure for future-ready power networks. The company provides consultancy and innovative solutions to assist clients with decision-making during industrial transformation.
In the HVDC sector, HVDC Tech works with clients to implement solutions that maximize grid efficiency, supporting the integration and optimization of high-voltage direct current systems for advanced power transmission.
HVDC Tech
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a global consulting and engineering firm specializing in transmission and distribution solutions that support power delivery projects worldwide. Their expertise spans planning, managing, routing, permitting, and designing transmission and distribution infrastructure across diverse environments, including challenging climates and urban settings. The company also focuses on creating climate-smart utilities that integrate renewable technologies, enhance grid reliability, and promote equitable energy management.
In the HVDC sector, Tetra Tech provides advanced engineering design and consulting services, including system planning studies, permitting, routing, and siting of HVDC transmission facilities. They leverage cutting-edge technologies and software to support resilient, cybersecure grid solutions and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources through HVDC systems.
Tetra Tech
Cressall Resistors
Cressall Resistors
Cressall Resistors is a leading manufacturer with over 100 years of experience, offering a broad range of power resistor technologies for low, medium, and high-voltage applications. Their products serve demanding sectors such as power generation, electrical distribution, renewable energy, transportation, and industrial automation, earning them a global reputation for engineering excellence and manufacturing quality.
In the HVDC sector, Cressall provides high voltage filter resistors that are integral to HVDC converter stations and damping networks, supporting critical functions in voltage source converter (VSC), SVC, and MSCDN systems.
