Norcable use hydropower-based aluminum to ensure low carbon cables for the electrification of the Norwegian continental shelf.

Emissions on the Norwegian continental shelf must be reduced. Electrification of the Norwegian continental shelf with power from land is necessary to achieve this. Norcable is also developing innovative solutions for the distribution of electricity in growing markets. But, renewable energy developers, such as wind power developers are criticized for thinking more about price than the environment when they build new power lines – often using raw materials imported from across the world (e.g. aliminium for power lines from India), when in fact there are local options that are far more sustainably produced.

Norcable uses aluminum from its nearest neighbor, Hydro Aluminum, to produce the main component in its cables for earth, sea systems and air spans. Short-haul, hydropower-based aluminum provides the lowest carbon footprint possible in cable production. This will give Norcable a major advantage in a growing market, which will compete with cables from coal-based production.

Norcable's location on Karmøy, bordering the North Sea, gives the company a unique position in electrification of the Norwegian shelf, aquaculture and offshore wind.. When the Energy industry includes the purchase of cables in the climate accounts, Norcable will be able to contribute to the goal of reducing greenhouse gases.

Local production also reduces uncertainty with supply lines from distant parts of the world.