# Siemens and Sumitomo Electric sign HVDC cooperation agreement

Siemens AG and Sumitomo Electric Industries signed a cooperation agreement on March 21, 2017, to jointly develop and supply high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems, combining Siemens' converter technology with Sumitomo's cable technology.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-03-27
- Status: announced
- Products: HVDC transmission systems, HVDC converters, HVDC cables
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md), [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Siemens](https://endata.com/companies/301.md) (partner)
- [Sumitomo Electric Industries](https://endata.com/companies/16532.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [sumitomoelectric.com](https://sumitomoelectric.com/jp/press/2017/03/prs031), 2017-03-27: "We are very pleased to announce this innovative partnership to meet the growing demand in the HVDC transmission system market."

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