ZHEJIANG HAIVO ELECTRICAL CO., LTD. Wins Medium-voltage Drop-out Fuse Tender From Uruguay's National Power Utility Ute

WENZHOU, China — July 25, 2026

Zhejiang Haivo Electrical Co., Ltd., a leading high-tech manufacturer and global supplier of power transmission and distribution equipment, today announced that it has successfully won a competitive international tender issued by Uruguay's state-owned power company, UTE (Administración Nacional de Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas). The tender, for the supply of medium-voltage drop-out fuses for distribution networks, represents a significant breakthrough for Haivo in the Latin American power infrastructure market.

The tender — Tender No. Y103663 / Date: March 10, 2026 — was awarded for the supply of medium-voltage drop-out fuses designed for distribution network applications. This significant order underscores the confidence that UTE and the Uruguayan power sector have placed in Haivo's technological capabilities, product reliability, and commitment to international quality standards.

"This tender win marks an important milestone in our expansion strategy into Latin America," said a spokesperson for Zhejiang Haivo Electrical. "We are deeply honored to be selected as a trusted partner for UTE, an institution with over a century of experience in powering Uruguay. Our team is fully committed to delivering these high-performance fuse cutout with the precision and quality that UTE and its millions of customers deserve."

The drop-out fuses will be manufactured at Haivo's state-of-the-art facility in Yueqing, Zhejiang Province, and will be subject to rigorous quality control and testing procedures to ensure they meet the demanding technical specifications required by UTE.

About UTE (Administración Nacional de Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas)

UTE is Uruguay's government-owned power company and the sole electricity distributor in the country. Established on October 21, 1912, following the approval of Law 4273, UTE has been the backbone of Uruguay's electricity sector for over 110 years.

As a fully integrated state-owned enterprise, UTE is engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution, and marketing of electric power across the entire Uruguayan territory. The company serves over 1.2 million customers and operates an extensive infrastructure portfolio, including an 80,561 km distribution network and a 4,553 km transmission network.

Uruguay has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, with over 98% of its electricity generated from hydro, wind, solar, and biomass sources. UTE plays a central role in this energy transformation, managing the country's fully interconnected national grid and driving modernization efforts through smart grid technologies, advanced metering, and fiber-optic communications. The company has also attracted significant international investment and partnerships for grid expansion and upgrading projects.

UTE is an active participant in the United Nations Global Compact, having joined in August 2010, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development and corporate responsibility. Looking ahead, UTE plans to continue investing heavily in transmission and distribution infrastructure to enhance reliability and meet the evolving needs of Uruguay's clean energy future.