Nexans Stella Nova site

Nexans Stella Nova - Center of Excellence (Innovation, Engineering, Manufacturing & Services)

In 2024, Nexans opened a brand new facility in Hanover : Stella Nova.

A symbol of Nexans' ambition to become a pure player in the electricity industry, Nexans in Hanover brings approximately 70 experts (engineers, researchers and technicians) together to work on the electrical technology of the future. The new site has a footprint of 12 000 m².

Ralf Egerer
“ We as the Nexans team in Hanover will be committed to supporting our customer and the Nexans Group in their ambitions for sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions with our innovations,
products and services.

Our goal is also to strengthen the attractiveness and innovative power of the Hanover region. ”
Ralf Egerer
Director

Stella Nova

A name of full meaning

“A New Star” — a star that suddenly bursts with extraordinary brilliance. Stella Nova reflects the energy, and an ambition defining Nexans. A powerful metaphor for our journey: pioneering the future of electrification, united by purpose, and dedicated to excellence. Like stars, we produce energy, and we believe that we shine brighter when united. 

Stella Nova is the symbol of our ambition to become a dedicated pure player in the electricity industry.

Nexans is driven by a core commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence. We prioritize environmental responsibility, reduce carbon emissions, and promote ethical supply chains.

Nexans is renowned for pioneering technologies, from renewable energy cables to high-speed data transmission solutions. Our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction builds enduring partnerships.

We are dedicated to shaping a brighter and more connected future through sustainability, innovation, and excellence.

“ Stella Nova is one of the beating hearts of Nexans. This Center of Excellence is the foundation that will enable us to keep pushing the boundaries of energy transition en electrification, to industrialize our solutions and scale up in a future-ready environment ”

Yann Duclot

Nexans Acceleration Units Director

Nexans Stella Nova hosts the following main activities

Machines & Automation

Experience cutting-edge forming and welding machines with high level know how on laser welding applications.

Focus: Machines for cable manufacturing and tube processing and medical industry

Pioneer:

  • Fiber optic cables up to 100 km long
  • First Green Laser Application in Europe for cable manufacturing

For more information please click here(↪).

Cryogenic Systems

Our cryogenic competence for LH2, connecting the systems of the upcoming global LH2 supply chain!

Focus: LNG and LH2  as well as cryogenic envelopes for superconducting applications

Pioneer:

  • First cryogenic envelope for superconducting cable in 1971
  • First cryogenic system for ship to shore LH2 loading system
     

For more information please click here(↪).

 

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Power Transmission

Connection of offshore wind farms to the main power supply in the onshore high-voltage grid

Focus: Global power grid provider and power generating companies

 Pioneer:

  • Connecting @525 KV DC one of the largest offshore wind parks in Europe to the German power grid till 2023

 

For more information please click here(↪).

Superconductivity

Unleash the power of superconducting cables and systems for high-power energy transmission, paving the way for a greener future!

Focus: Sub-urban power grids, public transportation and power grid connections

Pioneer:

  • First and longest supra-cable in sub-urban power grid in Europe
  • First high-power energy transmission  between two power grids in USA

More about superconducting cables here(↪).

Sustainability

As an integral part of Nexans, we are committed to act for a sustainable future and contribute to carbon neutrality by 2030. We strive to find the most sustainable solutions for our partners and customers, focusing on optimizing material, energy, and area usage, as well as enhancing quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.

To accomplish this, we leverage our extensive background knowledge of products and industrialized solutions. 

Together, we are committed to acting sustainably!

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