Hitachi Energy inaugurates advanced power system factory in Chennai
Hitachi Energy has recently inaugurated a new HVDC and power quality factory in Chennai.
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India, Chennai: Hitachi Energy has recently inaugurated a new HVDC and power quality factory in Chennai.
These pioneering solutions are essential for growth in transmission, especially for the integration of renewables and electrical grid stability.
The new factory will manufacture advanced power electronics for the company’s HVDC solutions and STATCOM, as well as control and protection systems. With the new plant, the company aims to support the acceleration of the energy transition, which will consequently enable it to increase its production capacity.
Considering the fast-growing Indian market, the high global demand for clean energy solutions, and the integration of renewable energy sources, the new factory will meet these growing demands.
“To get to a sustainable, flexible and secure energy system, both sustainability and energy security will be at the centre of the efforts for advancing a sustainable energy future for all,” said Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi Energy. “Accelerating and anticipating investments in grid infrastructure and innovation, people and modern production facilities are of key importance as we can build upon it and expand as the energy system evolves.”
“Within the next few years, India foresees a significant number of HVDC projects to enable India’s net-zero vision,” said N Venu, Managing Director and CEO, India & South Asia, Hitachi Energy. “Building our new facility will help accelerate production and help our customers to advance a sustainable energy future for all. It is a step towards meeting the increased demands to supply clean, safe, and secure energy solutions.”
HVDC transmission has been a breakthrough in connecting remote renewable generation points with the national grid, transmitting large amounts of electricity with significantly reduced transmission losses and physical footprint.
Source: Hitachi Energy
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