Towering similarly to the church spire, Pfisterer constructs a 32-meter testing structure
In a significant stride towards modern energy infrastructure, Pfisterer Holding SE is set to transform the town of Winterbach with the construction of a state-of-the-art high-voltage laboratory. This cutting-edge facility, estimated to cost around 30 million euros, will be one of the most modern test facilities in Europe [1][2].
The new laboratory, located on Ostlandstraße, will serve as a central development and testing hub for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable accessories. This move positions Winterbach as a key site in advancing modern energy infrastructure, accelerating the development and production of HVDC technology [1][2].
HVDC technology is considered a key player in the energy industry, as it reduces transmission losses on long distances by up to 50 percent. By enabling testing of cable accessories for the highest voltage levels and integration into production processes, the laboratory will advance Pfisterer’s capabilities in sustainable, future-proof energy grids, contributing directly to the energy transition [1][2].
The lab will be more than 30 meters tall, with the height being technically necessary due to safety distances according to international standards. A notable feature of the new lab will be a test tower, standing at 32 meters tall, six meters shorter than the tower of the evangelical Michael's Church [1].
The construction of the high-voltage laboratory is part of Pfisterer's growth strategy, made possible by the company's recent IPO. The expansion of future-oriented technologies is now a primary focus, with the HVDC lab in Winterbach serving as the core of this growth strategy [1][2].
The new lab aims to make the product range for 150- and 320-kilovolt applications ready for series production by the end of 2026. Complete HVDC system solutions could be qualified in close cooperation with international cable manufacturers in the new hall [1][2].
Pfisterer aims to grow not only technologically but also in terms of personnel, seeking specialists in electrical engineering, energy technology, system engineering, as well as project and quality management. The lab's construction is expected to create a significant number of jobs in the region [1][2].
The new high-voltage laboratory in Winterbach will not only be a visible symbol of the energy transition but also of a company contributing to the power infrastructure of the future from a Swabian town. This development will redefine the connection between local tradition and global energy technology [1][2].
Sources: [1] Pfisterer Holding SE. (n.d.). Pfisterer Holding SE receives approval for high-voltage laboratory in Winterbach. Retrieved from https://www.pfisterer.com/en/news/2022/05/24/pfisterer-holding-se-receives-approval-for-high-voltage-laboratory-in-winterbach/ [2] Pfisterer Holding SE. (n.d.). Pfisterer Holding SE aims to enable cable manufacturers to access the HVDC market with the new laboratory. Retrieved from https://www.pfisterer.com/en/news/2022/05/24/pfisterer-holding-se-aims-to-enable-cable-manufacturers-to-access-the-hvdc-market-with-the-new-laboratory/
- The high-voltage laboratory in Winterbach, a key component of Pfisterer's growth strategy, will primarily focus on the expansion of future-oriented technologies in the renewable-energy industry.
- The laboratory's planned advancements in sustainable, future-proof energy grids will position Pfisterer as a critical player in the energy finance sector, contributing to the energy transition.
- As the new facility harnesses technology to develop and test HVDC cable accessories, Pfisterer is set to become a global leader in the energy technology sector, contributing to the modernization of power infrastructure.
