Sumitomo Electric opens HVDC subsea cable factory in Scotland
Sumitomo Electric Industries has held an opening ceremony for what is said to be the UK’s first HVDC subsea cable factory in Scotland. The facility matters for future offshore power links, but the source does not provide further operating details.
Japan-headquartered Sumitomo Electric Industries has held the opening ceremony for what is said to be the UK’s first HVDC subsea cable factory in Scotland.
The source identifies the facility as an HVDC subsea cable factory, but does not give further details on capacity, output, or customers.
The opening was reported by Offshore Energy on 2026-10-20.
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