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Hitachi Energy invests over 80 million euros to expand transformer capacity and operations in Spain


The investment will generate up to 75 new jobs in Spain. It is part of the $1.5 billion investment to ramp up global transformers production to meet the rising demand. 

The Power Transformers facility in Cordoba will expand to over 32,000 sq m. Combined with process enhancements, the upgraded facility will optimize performance and boost the company's global transformers manufacturing capacity. The mayor of Cordoba City and other regional and local authorities visited Hitachi Energy’s facilities to reiterate their support for employment creation and to attract investment to the region.  

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Government of Canada invests $30 million (CAD) in Hitachi Energy HVDC simulation center and transformer factory modernization 

The funding will support establishing a new HVDC simulation center in Montreal and upgrading and modernizing the Hitachi Energy power transformer factory in Varennes. 

These projects will help address the fast-growing customer demand for sustainable energy throughout North America. This additional funding from Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund is part of an overall $140 million (CAD) investment announced in April, including funding from Investissement Quebec. 

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Lorena Dellagiovanna joins Hitachi Energy Board of Directors

Hitachi Energy announced the appointment of Lorena Dellagiovanna, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) at Hitachi, Ltd., as Director of the Board of Hitachi Energy. 

Lorena brings extensive experience in leveraging diversity to drive sustainable, long-term business growth. As recently appointed CHRO of Hitachi, Ltd., building a diverse pool of talent that helps bring innovation and creative problem-solving is in focus. Diversity is a business imperative that Hitachi has put at the heart of its corporate strategy. 

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Hitachi Energy installs the world’s first EconiQ 420-kV circuit-breaker for Eversource in the US


In a historic moment for the energy sector, Hitachi Energy’s installed the world’s first transmission-level SF₆-free EconiQ Dead Tank Breaker (DTB) for Eversource in the US. This industry-first installation is a collaboration between Hitachi Energy and Eversource and demonstrates both companies’ commitment toward reducing the carbon footprint and accelerating sustainability goals. 

The EconiQ 420 kV DTB uses an eco-efficient gas mixture that essentially eliminates the CO₂-equivalent emissions of the insulating medium. It combines a low carbon footprint, superior reliability and low life-cycle costs.


CIGRE Session is back in the City of Light this August!

📍 Paris, France

🏠 Palais des Congrès, Stand No. S175

📆 August 25 – 30, 2024

We’re getting ready for the number one global power system event in the world – CIGRE Session 2024.  

From August 25th to 30th, we’ll be joining over 9,000 of our peers from across the global energy community. But with so many people to speak with, exhibits to see and speeches to attend, where do you start? And where should you carve out time? 

You can catch up on all Hitachi Energy’s activities and highlights in our new blog.


Celebrating World Youth Skills Day

We are proud to support World Youth Skills Day – to introduce the future generation to possible careers in STEM, specifically within sustainable energy!

Learn more about our efforts to close the energy literacy gap.


Power Pulse podcast: The High-Voltage Basics 

Do you know that high-voltage systems have several components, each significantly ensuring the grid’s reliability, stability, and safety?    

In this episode, join Christian Ohler as he explores the fascinating world of high-voltage systems, from different types of switchgear to the mechanics behind electricity pylons. 


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