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Hitachi Energy and Grid United announce key milestone in development of North Plains Connector interregional transmission line
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 2, 2025
Hitachi Energy supports long-term operation of largest HVDC-connected wind energy project in U.S.
Multi-year agreement provides service solutions to the SunZia Transmission Project, linking New Mexico’s wind farms to Arizona’s grid, increasing renewable energy to Western States
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 7, 2024
Hitachi Energy announces over $100 million in modernization and upgrade of power transformer factory and facilities in Quebec, Canada
Projects in Varennes and Montreal partly funded by the Government of Quebec to increase speed to market to meet accelerating global energy transition demand ---- Establishment of a state-of-the-art testing facility for large power transformers and a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) engineering and design center which will create around 70 jobs, to enable capacity expansion
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · April 29, 2024
Hitachi Energy to invest additional $1.5 billion to ramp up global transformer production by 2027
Capacity expansion will increase speed to market to meet accelerating global demand, address long-term customer investments and create over 4,000 jobs -- Investments span across Europe, the Americas, and Asia leveraging existing global footprint -- Around $180 million in a new state-of-the-art transformer factory in Finland, a key location for clean technology development for renewables and industrial electrification
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · April 23, 2024
Hitachi Energy to accelerate introduction of HVDC technology with Grid United for transmission projects to strengthen US power grid
Large HVDC systems will interconnect eastern and western regional power grids, dramatically boosting nationwide transmission capacity -- Innovative collaboration announced at CERAWeek will secure supply chain to accelerate the energy transition
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · March 20, 2024
Hitachi and Penske launch large-scale electric truck charging pilot
Hitachi Energy’s Grid-eMotion® Fleet solution supports high-capacity charging for electric vehicles at major commercial truck depot in Stockton, California and paves way for sustainable transportation
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · March 19, 2024
Hitachi Energy to appoint Andreas Schierenbeck as new Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Facchin to step down on June 30, 2024
Zurich, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hitachi Energy today announced that Andreas Schierenbeck will be appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Claudio Facchin, Hitachi Energy CEO, will step down at the end of June 2024. Andreas will engage with the Hitachi Energy Board, Executive Team and Claudio to ensure a smooth transition prior to the handover on July 1, 2024.
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · March 7, 2024
Hitachi Energy passes 150 GW in HVDC links integrated into the power system, expands capacity to meet accelerating energy transition demand
• $3 billion investment globally, in manufacturing and engineering footprint, R&D and partnerships • Workforce expansion with more than 8,000 people hired • 150 GW of HVDC links integrated into the power system by Hitachi Energy
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 24, 2023
Hitachi Energy acquires eks Energy
Strategic acquisition adds advanced power electronics and energy management software capabilities to meet accelerated, global demand for battery energy storage solutions
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 24, 2023
Partnership Forged to Accelerate the Energy Transition: Hitachi Energy and Google Cloud Combine Energy and Digital Expertise to Advance Sustainability Initiatives
First solution from partnership delivers comprehensive Energy Planning and Trading data. Advanced data analytics, generative AI drives faster, more complete view of energy information.
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · August 24, 2023
Hitachi Energy selected as preferred technology provider for the longest HVDC link in the UK
HVDC interconnection to secure power transmission and support new renewable electricity generation with the country’s largest electricity transmission project
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · July 26, 2023
Hitachi Energy signs agreements with ENOWA and Saudi Electricity Company to design and develop the first phase of visionary NEOM region transmission system
Collaboration to accelerate the development of NEOM in Saudi Arabia with up to 9 gigawatts of power transmission capacity
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 30, 2023
Hitachi Energy, the partner of choice for largest-ever HVDC wind energy project in U.S.
The SunZia Transmission Project, enabled by HVDC Light®, links New Mexico’s wind farms to Arizona’s grid, increasing renewable energy to the Western States.
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 4, 2023
Hitachi Energy and Petrofac secure landmark offshore wind agreement worth approximately 13 billion euros
Largest framework agreement in Hitachi Energy company history, enabling long-term capacity expansion to accelerate the energy transition.Complementary technologies and expertise support TenneT’s offshore wind capacity expansion in the German and Dutch sectors of the North Sea.
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · March 30, 2023
Hitachi Energy awarded major orders to integrate two large offshore wind farms with Poland’s power grid
Grid connection and power quality solution for the MFW Baltyk II and MFW Baltyk III offshore wind farms will help Poland progress towards its renewable energy goal and provide emission-free electricity for more than 2 million Polish homes.
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · January 9, 2023
Hitachi Energy and Linxon support National Grid in achieving sustainability targets through pioneering 420 kV SF6-free gas-insulated switchgear technology
Strengthening key power infrastructure in London while reducing carbon footprint
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · December 21, 2022
Hitachi Energy selected as technology partner to support the transmission of renewable power between Canada and the United States
Substantial modernization of a key transmission system in Canada will support the transfer of electricity between Montreal and New York.
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · December 15, 2022
Hitachi Energy to provide world’s first SF6-free 420 kV gas-insulated switchgear technology at TenneT’s grid connection in Germany
Contributing to TenneT’s carbon neutrality goals to build a sustainable and resilient grid in Germany
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · November 9, 2022
Hitachi Energy and Equinor sign a strategic collaboration agreement to accelerate the energy transition
The agreement extends across Hitachi Energy’s complete portfolio of power grid solutions for a sustainable low-carbon energy system
By Hitachi Energy Ltd. · Via GlobeNewswire · November 8, 2022