Advanced HVDC technology secured for SunZia Transmission
USA, Arizona: The SunZia Transmission project that links New Mexico's wind farms to Arizona's grid will be equipped with advanced HVDC technology.
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USA, Arizona: The SunZia Transmission project that links New Mexico’s wind farms to Arizona’s grid will be equipped with advanced HVDC technology.
Pattern Energy has selected Hitachi Energy to supply high-voltage direct current HVDC) and other advanced technologies for the SunZia Transmission project. The transmission line will connect the 3,500 MW SunZia Wind project in New Mexico to the power grid in Arizona and Southern California, which will make it among the largest transmission links delivering renewable energy.
“We are proud to be advancing a sustainable energy future for all in the southwestern United States, enabling Pattern Energy to integrate emission-free electricity into the regional grid serving Arizona and Southern California,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “Our market-leading HVDC technologies combined with our execution expertise makes us the partner of choice to help the USA achieve its carbon-neutral targets by efficiently and reliably maximizing its renewable energy resources.”
Source: Hitachi Energy
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