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Končar Opens Advanced Electrical Machines Lab in Croatia
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Končar Opens Advanced Electrical Machines Lab in Croatia

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Končar opened a new laboratory in Bedekovčina for testing large electrical machines and drives, valued at over 20 million euros.
  • The facility is one of Europe's few with such extensive testing capabilities, supported by Croatian and EU funding.
  • It will focus on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technologies, crucial for the green transition and efficient long-distance power transmission.

Končar has inaugurated a new Laboratory for Large Electrical Machines and Drives (LAVESP 2) in Bedekovčina, Croatia. This state-of-the-art facility, valued at over 20 million euros, is dedicated to testing advanced equipment and technologies within the electro-energetic sector.

An investment of 20 million euros in the construction of this laboratory does not nearly reflect its true value for our industry. This is an investment in the future of domestic industry and strengthening its resilience.

— Tomislav ĆorićHighlighting the strategic importance of the new laboratory for Croatia's industrial future.

The new laboratory, part of Končar - Institute for Electrical Engineering, positions the company among leading global institutions in its field. With a testing area of 2,700 square meters, LAVESP 2 is recognized as one of Europe's key centers for type, special, research, and development testing of high-voltage equipment. Its construction and equipping were supported by the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Union through the NextGenerationEU program.

Tomislav Ćorić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, lauded the investment, stating, "An investment of 20 million euros in the construction of this laboratory does not nearly reflect its true value for our industry. This is an investment in the future of domestic industry and strengthening its resilience." He added that the government supports investments in productivity, particularly in high technologies, digitalization, and robotization, viewing Končar as an exemplary model.

LAVESP 2 confirms the investment and development momentum of Končar and our long-term focus on strengthening technological excellence.

— Gordan KolakEmphasizing Končar's commitment to innovation and its role in advancing electro-energetic technology.

The laboratory will place a special emphasis on technologies for direct current power transmission, known as HVDC systems. These technologies are experiencing rapid growth and are considered optimal solutions for modern electro-energetics and the green transition, enabling the economical transmission of large power capacities over long distances and interconnecting major energy systems. Gordan Kolak, President of Končar's Management Board, highlighted that LAVESP 2 confirms Končar's commitment to technological excellence and its vision to create a leading European development and testing center for electro-energetic equipment.

This laboratory is part of our vision to create one of the most important development and testing centers for electro-energetic equipment in Europe and proof that world-class technologies, knowledge, and projects can be developed right here in Croatia.

— Gordan KolakStating the ambition for the new laboratory to become a European leader in its field.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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