LS Electric participates in Hannover Messe 2023

Seen is a model of LS Electric's exhibition booth opened at the Hannover Messe 2023 trade show held in Hannover, Germany, on Monday. Courtesy of LS Electric

By Kim Jae-heun

LS Electric has unveiled a number of smart energy solutions applying information and communications technology (ICT) at the Hannover Messe 2023, the world's largest industrial technology exhibition being held in Hannover until April 20, the company said, Monday.

The company participated in the event held under the theme of “Sustainable future with Digitalized Energy Solution” and showcased its technologies in the fields of smart power and automation.

It established a 189-square-meter exhibition booth ― the largest among Korean firms present at the trade show ― and invited clients from around the world to let them directly experience its smart energy management system as well as digital manufacturing innovation.

In particular, LS Electric presented its up-to-date direct current (DC)-based power distribution systems such as its solid-state transformer (SST) and solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB). Unlike general power system that uses alternating current (AC), electric vehicle (EV) chargers and batteries uses DC, so EV charging stations require power conversion devices that support DC and AC.

The company's SST can transform DC and AC at the same time through a power semiconductor, eliminating the need to install a separate power conversion device. This reduces the space of charging stations by up to 40 percent and the weight of power facilities by more than half.

“In this exhibition, we will be able to introduce digital-based eco-friendly strategic products to show off our world-class level competitiveness in the field,” an LS Electric official said. “With carbon neutrality and eco-friendly management being emphasized around the world, we will dominate the global market overcoming carbon neutrality trade barriers.”

LS Electric will also unveil its next-generation energy storage system (ESS) platform MSSP to target the global industrial ESS market. Its strength lies in modularizing power electronic building blocks (PEBBs), a key component of power conversion in units of 200 kilowatts to enable smart independent operation.