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The end‐use application of cables needs to take priority.
Cabling for the future A panel of industry experts at the Middle East Energy exhibition, take a look at the significance of cables in sustainable development. N A PANEL at the Middle East Energy 2021 on 'Revolutionising urban planning through underground cables,’ an expert panel considered the impact of the energy transition on cables, technologies for testing and the importance of quality to meet demands of the enduser. Uberto Vercellotti, product development manager cables, CESI, commented on the importance of proper design and installation, since cables are vital parts of the generation and distribution networks. Ashish Chaturvedy, head of marketing, Ducab, explained that cables are undergoing significant innovations and transformation, in view of the energy transition. "From a Middle East perspective, we are witnessing a rising population, mainly due to more young people seeking jobs. This has led to a
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lot of planning for smart cities, shaping trends in cable application," he said. He added that the role of renewable energy sources is vital in the overall energy mix and the UAE has a number of initiatives underway, including DEWA piloting the first industrial scale, solardriven green hydrogen facility in the MENA, in collaboration with Siemens Energy. Further, he emphasised the need for utilities across the world, to be prepared for the demand of the underground cable network to meet demands for charging and storage, created by the electric vehicle boom. Since our life is so dependent on these high, medium and low voltage cables, power outages can cause significant economic damage. Sebastian Verhoeven, director, High
"The priority for sustainable urban development is to offer certified, tailored and quality solutions," said Ashish Chaturvedy, head of marketing at Ducab. Technical Review Middle East - Annual Power Review 2021
Voltage Laboratories, KEMA Labs explained the importance of quality for cables and the need for a significant number of testing of cables, distribution and transformers, for meeting economic stresses, chemical stresses and others. Cables should meet international standards, however, he added that certification should also be costeffective. KEMA Labs is a world leader for independent testing, inspection and certification in electrical industries. Chaturvedy agreed with the need for balancing quality and cost, stating that Ducab is offering tailored solutions for projects, to meet the evolving demand for urban planning. "As global demand for cable grows, compliance with cable standards becomes important for all sectors such as utilities, transportation, petrochemicals and others. So, indepth type testing for assessing the quality of individual components is significant." The enduse application for cables needs to take priority, he said. "The priority for sustainable urban development is to offer certified, tailored and quality solutions," he added. ■ www.technicalreview.me
