What are DNO-Approved Cables?

UK Distribution Network Operator Approved Utility Cables | Cables de Red de Distribución del Reino Unido | 英國配電網路運營商認可的公用事業電纜

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What are DNO-Approved Cables?

¿Qué son los Cables Aprobados por DNO?
何謂 DNO 認可電纜?

UK Distribution Network Operator Approved Utility Cables | Cables de Red de Distribución del Reino Unido | 英國配電網路運營商認可的公用事業電纜

UK DNO G81 Approved 11kV Triplex 33kV Single Core LV Waveform BS 7870
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DNO-Approved Cables Overview | Descripción General | 概述

DNO-Approved Cables are electrical cables that have been certified and approved by UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) for use in electricity distribution networks. DNOs are the companies responsible for operating and maintaining the electricity distribution infrastructure that delivers power from the national transmission network to homes and businesses. These cables must meet stringent technical specifications and undergo rigorous testing to ensure reliability, safety, and compatibility with the existing grid infrastructure.

ESLos Cables Aprobados por DNO son cables eléctricos certificados y aprobados por los Operadores de Red de Distribución (DNO) del Reino Unido para uso en redes de distribución eléctrica. Los DNO son las empresas responsables de operar y mantener la infraestructura de distribución eléctrica.

繁中DNO認可電纜是經過英國配電網路運營商(DNO)認證和批准,用於電力配電網路的電纜。DNO 是負責運營和維護從國家輸電網路向住宅和企業輸送電力的配電基礎設施的公司。這些電纜必須符合嚴格的技術規格並經過嚴格測試,以確保可靠性、安全性和與現有電網基礎設施的兼容性。【說明:DNO 是 Distribution Network Operator(配電網路運營商)的縮寫,在英國電力市場自由化後負責區域配電網路的運營】

DNO cables include the full range used by electric utilities for both private and DSO (Distribution System Operators) owned grids, covering applications across transmission, distribution, and operations. The product range spans from low voltage waveform cables (0.6/1kV) for service connections to medium voltage cables (11kV, 33kV) for primary distribution and even extra high voltage cables for transmission applications.

ESLos cables DNO incluyen toda la gama utilizada por las empresas eléctricas para redes privadas y propiedad de DSO, cubriendo aplicaciones en transmisión, distribución y operaciones.

繁中DNO 電纜包括電力公司用於私人和 DSO(配電系統運營商)擁有的電網的全系列產品,涵蓋輸電、配電和運營方面的應用。產品範圍從用於服務連接的低壓波形電纜(0.6/1kV)到用於一次配電的中壓電纜(11kV、33kV),甚至用於輸電應用的超高壓電纜。【說明:英國電網分為輸電網(由National Grid運營)和配電網(由各區域DNO運營),DNO認可電纜主要用於配電網路】

⚡ G81 Approval | Aprobación G81 | G81 認證

G81 is the UK standard specification for electricity distribution equipment, including cables. G81-approved cables have been tested and certified to meet the requirements of multiple UK DNOs, ensuring interoperability and consistent performance across different regional networks. | G81 是英國配電設備(包括電纜)的標準規格。經 G81 認證的電纜已經過測試和認證,符合多個英國 DNO 的要求。

UK DNOs | 英國 DNO 數量
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Regional operators
LV Voltage | 低壓
0.6/1kV
Waveform & concentric
MV Voltage | 中壓
11 – 33kV
Triplex & single core
Standard | 標準
BS 7870
Primary specification
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UK Distribution Network Operators | Operadores de Red | 英國配電網路運營商

The UK electricity distribution network is operated by multiple licensed DNOs, each responsible for a specific geographical region. DNO-approved cables must meet the individual specifications of each operator, though many specifications are harmonized through industry standards like G81.

ESLa red de distribución eléctrica del Reino Unido es operada por múltiples DNO con licencia, cada uno responsable de una región geográfica específica.

繁中英國電力配電網路由多個持牌 DNO 運營,每個運營商負責特定的地理區域。DNO 認可電纜必須滿足每個運營商的個別規格要求,儘管許多規格通過 G81 等行業標準實現了協調統一。【說明:了解各 DNO 的管轄區域對於電纜選型和項目規劃非常重要】

Electric Utility 電力公司Abbreviation 縮寫Geographical Region 地理區域
National GridNGUK-wide (Transmission) 全英國(輸電)
UK Power NetworksUKPNEastern England, South-East England, London 英格蘭東部、東南部、倫敦
National Grid Energy DistributionNGEDEast Midlands, West Midlands, South Wales, South-West England 中部、南威爾士、西南英格蘭
Scottish Power Energy NetworksSPENCentral & Southern Scotland, Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales 蘇格蘭中南部、默西塞德、柴郡、北威爾士
SSE Power DistributionSSENorth Scotland, Southern England 蘇格蘭北部、英格蘭南部
Northern PowergridNPGNorth East England, Yorkshire 英格蘭東北部、約克郡
Electricity North WestENWNorth West England 英格蘭西北部
Northern Ireland ElectricityNIENorthern Ireland 北愛爾蘭
ESB NetworksESBNIreland (Republic) 愛爾蘭共和國
Note 說明: NGED was formerly known as Western Power Distribution (WPD). Cable approvals obtained under WPD remain valid under NGED. | NGED 前身為 Western Power Distribution(WPD)。在 WPD 下獲得的電纜認證在 NGED 下仍然有效。
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DNO Cable Types | Tipos de Cable | DNO 電纜類型

11kV Triplex Cable
6.35/11 (12) kV
Three single-core cables twisted together. XLPE insulated, MDPE or LSZH sheathed. Used for primary distribution. Approved by UKPN, NGED, NPG, ENW, SPEN, SSE.
三芯單芯電纜絞合在一起。XLPE絕緣,MDPE或LSZH護套。用於一次配電。
33kV Single Core Cable
19/33 (36) kV
Single-core XLPE insulated cables with copper or aluminium conductors. MDPE sheath for direct burial. Used for high-capacity distribution and transmission links.
單芯XLPE絕緣電纜,銅或鋁導體。MDPE護套適用於直埋。用於大容量配電和輸電連接。
Waveform Cable (LV)
0.6/1 kV
3-core and 4-core solid segmented aluminium conductors with XLPE insulation and PVC/LSZH sheathing. Designed as service cable for final connection to properties. BS 7870 compliant.
3芯和4芯實心分段鋁導體,XLPE絕緣,PVC/LSZH護套。設計為物業最終連接的服務電纜。符合BS 7870。
Concentric Cable
0.6/1 kV
Copper or aluminium concentric neutral cables. Available in solid and split concentric configurations. PVC or LSZH sheathed. BS 7870 compliant for service connections.
銅或鋁同心中性線電纜。可提供實心和分裂同心配置。PVC或LSZH護套。符合BS 7870的服務連接電纜。
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DNO Cable Product Matrix | Matriz de Productos | DNO 電纜產品矩陣

DNO11kV Triplex11kV 3-Core33kV Single CoreConductor 導體Sheath 護套
UKPN✓–✓Cu / AlMDPE
NGED✓–✓Cu / AlMDPE
SPEN✓✓✓Cu / AlMDPE
SSE✓✓✓Cu / AlMDPE
NPG✓–✓Cu / AlMDPE
ENW✓–✓Cu / AlMDPE

BS 7870 Cable Range | BS 7870 電纜系列

Standard 標準Voltage 電壓Conductor 導體Sheath 護套Application 應用
BS 7870-4.106.35/11 (12) kVCu / Al Single CoreMDPE11kV distribution 11kV配電
BS 7870-4.1012.7/22 (24) kVCu / Al Single CoreMDPE22kV distribution 22kV配電
BS 7870-4.1019/33 (36) kVCu / Al Single CoreMDPE / LSZH33kV distribution 33kV配電
BS 78700.6/1 kVAl ConcentricPVC / LSZHService connection 服務連接
BS 78700.6/1 kVCu ConcentricPVCService connection 服務連接
BS 78700.6/1 kVAl WaveformPVC / LSZHFinal service 最終服務
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11kV Triplex Cable Construction | Construcción | 電纜結構

11kV Triplex cables consist of three single-core XLPE insulated cables that are twisted together before being wound onto drums. This configuration simplifies installation and reduces the number of individual cable runs required for three-phase distribution circuits.

ESLos cables Triplex de 11kV consisten en tres cables de un solo núcleo con aislamiento XLPE que se tuercen juntos antes de enrollarse en carretes.

繁中11kV 三芯絞合電纜由三根單芯 XLPE 絕緣電纜組成,在纏繞到電纜盤上之前先絞合在一起。這種配置簡化了安裝過程,並減少了三相配電線路所需的單獨電纜敷設數量。【說明:Triplex(三芯絞合)電纜比單獨敷設三根單芯電纜更易於安裝和管理】

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Conductor – Copper or Aluminium
Conductor – Cobre o Aluminio
導體 – 銅或鋁
Stranded compacted copper or aluminium conductor. Copper provides higher conductivity; aluminium offers weight and cost advantages for larger installations. | 絞合壓緊銅或鋁導體。銅導體導電性更高;鋁導體在大型安裝中具有重量和成本優勢。
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Conductor Screen – Semi-conductive Layer
Pantalla del Conductor – Capa Semiconductora
導體屏蔽 – 半導電層
Extruded semi-conductive compound providing smooth interface between conductor and insulation for uniform electric field distribution. | 擠出半導電化合物,在導體和絕緣層之間提供平滑界面,實現均勻的電場分布。
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Insulation – XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)
Aislamiento – XLPE (Polietileno Reticulado)
絕緣層 – XLPE(交聯聚乙烯)
Cross-linked polyethylene insulation providing excellent dielectric properties, 90°C continuous operating temperature, and resistance to moisture and partial discharge. | 交聯聚乙烯絕緣提供優異的介電性能、90°C連續工作溫度,以及耐濕氣和耐局部放電性能。
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Insulation Screen – Semi-conductive Layer
Pantalla del Aislamiento – Capa Semiconductora
絕緣屏蔽 – 半導電層
Strippable or bonded semi-conductive screen for controlled electric stress at the insulation surface. | 可剝離或粘合的半導電屏蔽,用於控制絕緣表面的電應力。
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Metallic Screen – Copper Wire/Tape
Pantalla Metálica – Alambre/Cinta de Cobre
金屬屏蔽 – 銅線/銅帶
Copper wire screen or copper tape providing earth fault current capacity and electromagnetic shielding. | 銅線屏蔽或銅帶提供接地故障電流容量和電磁屏蔽。
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Outer Sheath – MDPE
Cubierta Exterior – MDPE
外護套 – MDPE
Medium Density Polyethylene sheath providing excellent moisture barrier, mechanical protection, and UV resistance for direct burial applications. | 中密度聚乙烯護套提供優異的防潮屏障、機械保護和抗紫外線性能,適用於直埋應用。
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Applications | Aplicaciones | 應用場景

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Primary Distribution
Distribución Primaria
一次配電
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Service Connection
Conexión de Servicio
服務連接
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Underground Networks
Redes Subterráneas
地下網路
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Industrial Supply
Suministro Industrial
工業供電
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Commercial Buildings
Edificios Comerciales
商業建築
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Rural Networks
Redes Rurales
農村網路
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Network Upgrade
Actualización de Red
網路升級
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Substation Links
Enlaces de Subestación
變電站連接
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Technical References | Referencias Técnicas | 技術參考資料

UK DNO Organizations | 英國 DNO 組織
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National Grid
UK electricity and gas transmission operator | 英國電力和天然氣輸電運營商
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UK Power Networks (UKPN)
DNO for Eastern, South-East England and London | 英格蘭東部、東南部和倫敦的配電運營商
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National Grid Energy Distribution (NGED)
Formerly WPD, serving Midlands, South Wales, South-West | 前身為WPD,服務中部、南威爾士、西南地區
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Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN)
DNO for Scotland and North Wales region | 蘇格蘭和北威爾士地區的配電運營商
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SSE Power Distribution (SSE)
DNO for North Scotland and Southern England | 蘇格蘭北部和英格蘭南部的配電運營商
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Northern Powergrid (NPG)
DNO for North East England and Yorkshire | 英格蘭東北部和約克郡的配電運營商
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Electricity North West (ENW)
DNO for North West England | 英格蘭西北部的配電運營商
Standards & Regulatory Bodies | 標準與監管機構
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BSI Group – British Standards Institution
Publisher of BS 7870 and related cable standards | BS 7870 及相關電纜標準發布機構
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Ofgem – Office of Gas and Electricity Markets
UK energy regulator overseeing DNOs | 英國能源監管機構,監管 DNO
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Energy Networks Association (ENA)
Trade body for UK energy network operators | 英國能源網路運營商行業組織
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BASEC – British Approvals Service for Cables
Independent cable testing and certification body | 獨立電纜測試和認證機構
Technical Resources | 技術資源
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IET – Institution of Engineering and Technology
Professional body for electrical engineers | 電氣工程師專業機構
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Electrical Engineering Portal
Cable sizing and installation guides | 電纜選型和安裝指南
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Cableizer – Cable Sizing Software
Professional cable ampacity calculation tools | 專業電纜載流量計算工具
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Contact Us | Contáctenos | 聯繫我們

For technical inquiries, quotations, and DNO-approved cable specifications including 11kV Triplex, 33kV single core, waveform cables, and concentric cables for UK utility applications, please contact our engineering and sales teams.

ESPara consultas técnicas, cotizaciones y especificaciones de cables aprobados por DNO incluyendo Triplex 11kV, cables monofásicos de 33kV, cables waveform y cables concéntricos para aplicaciones de servicios públicos del Reino Unido, contacte a nuestros equipos.

繁中如需 DNO 認可電纜的技術諮詢、報價和規格說明,包括用於英國公用事業應用的 11kV 三芯絞合電纜、33kV 單芯電纜、波形電纜和同心電纜,請聯繫我們的工程和銷售團隊。

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