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Hitachi Energy earmarks additional $1.5 billion to boost global transformer production  

The $1.5 billion investment will ramp up global transformer manufacturing capacity to keep up with demand, support global long-term plans and electrification efforts, address long-term customer investments, and create over 4,000 jobs. Additionally, $180 million will be invested in a new state-of-the-art transformer factory in Finland, a key location for clean technology development for renewables and industrial electrification.

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Second HVDC offshore substation platform installed at Dogger Bank Wind Farm 

Dogger Bank, soon to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm, achieved a milestone. Its second unmanned High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) platform, powered with Hitachi Energy’s pioneering technology, was installed. 

The first platform was installed at Dogger Bank A in April 2023, a first for this technology in offshore wind in the UK. 

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Hitachi Energy’s 75 years in India 

Watch this ET Now feature as Hitachi Energy illustrates how its teams continuously innovate and drive inspiration to deliver economic, environmental, and social value for generational impact in the country.  

Hitachi Energy, SP Energy Networks to boost renewable energy flow 

A first-of-its-kind power quality solution, made of two sets of an SVC Light® STATCOM1 and a synchronous condenser controlled centrally by the MACH™ control system, will boost the flow of renewables across the UK. 

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Hitachi Energy: Top Employer for Engineering & IT Students in Sweden

For the second year in a row, we were voted one of Sweden’s top 100 most attractive employers for students within Engineering and IT. And while we employ a vast variety of STEM talent, to foster diversity of thought, we also need talent with non-STEM-related backgrounds to join us. More than 2,000 of you in the next two years, to be exact. So, find out today what makes Hitachi Energy a top employer, and explore exciting jobs with us today.

Learn more here.

First Transformer Components Days 2024 kicks off in Ludvika 

This pioneering global event covered the entire portfolio of transformer components under one supplier. Hitachi Energy offered the world’s broadest portfolio of transformer components, prioritizing safety, reliability, and availability to serve customers. 

Customers engaged directly with company experts in each sector, explored emerging technological trends and investments, and learned how to optimize and securely extend the complete transformer life cycle. 

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Bringing clean power to construction sites with hydrogen fuel cell-based generators

While many companies continue to make progress in reducing emissions through electrification, remote sites without grid access remain heavily reliant on diesel generators for onsite power. The use of alternative fuels like renewable diesel and biofuels is seen as a pathway to improving sustainability, however, cleaner options are needed for the industry to meet its long-term climate targets.

Read the latest blog by Nicholas Reppas and discover more about this exciting change.

Read the blog here.

Hitachi Energy moves UK main office to Birmingham 

Hitachi Energy relocated its UK main office to Birmingham, marking a significant investment in the region and its people. The move boosted new, low-carbon economy jobs in the area and is a major step forward for the company in the UK. 

Located in the heart of Birmingham in the Grade Two-listed skyscraper Alpha Tower, the new office provides state-of-the-art facilities on the 24th floor, designed to enhance collaboration and foster innovation. 

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