Gaon Cable to Build Power Grid for Large Data Center in Gyeonggi Province
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Gaon Cable, a subsidiary of LS Cable & System, is expanding into the data center power infrastructure market.
- The company announced a multi-billion won deal to supply underground transmission cables for an 80-megawatt data center in Gyeonggi Province.
- Gaon Cable will handle both the supply of materials and the construction for the power grid, ensuring stable electricity for the data center's operations.
Gaon Cable, an affiliate of LS Cable & System, is aggressively pursuing the domestic and international data center power infrastructure market. The company recently announced a significant contract, valued in the tens of billions of won, to supply underground transmission cables for a large-scale, 80-megawatt data center project in Gyeonggi Province. This project is crucial for establishing the robust power grid necessary for the data center's continuous operation. Gaon Cable's role will encompass the entire process, from supplying the necessary cable materials to managing the construction and installation of the power transmission lines. This strategic move positions Gaon Cable as a key player in South Korea's rapidly growing data center sector, addressing the increasing demand for reliable and high-capacity energy solutions.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.