Visitors explore HD Hyundai Electric's booth at IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition 2026 in Chicago, Wednesday (local time). Courtesy of HD Hyundai Electric
HD Hyundai Electric is intensifying its push into the North American power market, securing orders for ultra-high-voltage equipment and unveiling its next-generation technology road map at the region’s largest power industry exhibition, the IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition.
The biennial exhibition, held Monday through Thursday (local time) in Chicago, brought together around 900 energy companies, including global industry leaders such as ABB, Siemens Energy and Hitachi Energy.
On the sidelines to the exhibition, the company announced it signed a deal worth a total of 173 billion won ($119 million) with a major utility company in the United States to supply 765-kilovolt (kV) ultra-high-voltage transformers and reactors.
With the new deal, the company will take part in the 765kV backbone project under the Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) long-term transmission master plan for the south-central U.S.
The SPP region, which spans parts of 17 states, is one of the country’s largest wind power hubs and a key market where demand for ultra‑high‑voltage transmission infrastructure is climbing as renewable energy capacity grows.
“We are continuing to develop locally tailored products in response to growing investment in North American power infrastructure and rising demand for replacing aging equipment,” the company’s official said. “Based on our next-generation power equipment lineup covering transmission and distribution, we will further solidify our presence in North America.”
During the exhibition, the company also unveiled its road map for 2030, outlining its next-generation technology strategy.
The company introduced a broad portfolio spanning transmission and distribution products, including SF6-free gas-insulated switchgear, an eco-friendly high-voltage switchgear alternative, UL-certified low and medium-voltage breakers and direct current-based breakers. It underscored its capability to provide total solutions for North America’s growing power infrastructure demand.
The company also unveiled its 362kV-class dead tank circuit breaker for the Americas market for the first time. The product, currently under development with a target launch in 2028, is designed to deliver high reliability and durability to meet diverse customer requirements in the region.
Source: Korea Times News
