XLPE cable cores with a new aluminium alloy conductor subjected to ageing in water at high constant temperatures and temperature cycling

The offshore wind sector and other renewable energy sectors require efficient, reliable solutions for static and dynamic high-voltage cables. Wet design cables with an aluminium conductor offers a cost-effective option. In the present study, an extruded XLPE cable with a new aluminium alloy conductor with the same mechanical strength and fatigue properties as copper has been studied.