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The global energy sector is transforming rapidly, fueled by technological innovation, rising electricity demand, and the transition to sustainable power. As utilities face tighter deadlines and complex grid projects, ensuring the reliability of high-voltage (HV) components has become mission-critical. KEMA Labs plays a key role in this transformation, delivering advanced commissioning and HV testing services that prevent outages and enhance grid security.
One notable example is TenneT’s Hollandse Kust Noord project in the Netherlands, which connects three North Sea wind farms to the national grid. At the Wijk aan Zee substation, KEMA Labs conducted extensive high-voltage and release tests using state-of-the-art corona discharge detection cameras to identify insulation weaknesses. The team successfully tested 12 cable circuits with mobile Series Resonant test sets at voltages up to 374 kV, ensuring fault-free integration into the 380 kV grid.
KEMA Labs’ expertise extends to remote, challenging environments, as demonstrated in Iceland’s Landsnet 66 kV submarine cable project. Despite harsh conditions, KEMA engineers completed independent testing to verify cable integrity and strengthen Heimaey Island’s power network. Both projects underscore KEMA Labs’ critical role in enabling safe, efficient, and resilient energy infrastructure worldwide.
