Hitachi ABB Power Grids creates research and development center in Montreal
The company has announced the establishment of a new research and development (R&D) presence in Montreal.
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Canada, Québec, Montréal: The company has announced the establishment of a new research and development (R&D) presence in Montreal.
The focus is on addressing key challenges in the energy industry related to artificial intelligence, machine learning and cybersecurity. The new Digital Power Grid Center will build on the company’s pioneering work in the development of technology solutions for the global energy industry. The Digital Power Grid Center will be the company’s seventh research location, joining with existing R&D centers in China, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany and the United States.
As utilities and other companies move to digitalise their energy infrastructure, their assets will be increasingly interconnected and linked to the Cloud, which offers significant opportunities to optimise power generation, distribution, transmission and storage capabilities.
In recent years, Montreal has emerged as a key hub of activity in the digitalisation ecosystem, hosting a variety of world-class universities, research consortia and major companies, all contributing to the development of new technologies and collaborating on the creation of standards that will help to drive the next generation of sustainable energy solutions. The Province of Quebec is also strongly involved in the development of technical expertise in the region and contributes both funding and guidance to help steer and foster a strong, collaborative R&D environment in the province.
“The selection of Montreal for the company’s new center of excellence highlights the important contributions Quebec-based organisations make to the global energy industry,” said Bill Strohecker, Canada Country Managing Director, Hitachi ABB Power Grids. “The province hosts a number of top research institutions and leading companies that are making important strides in fields like AI and cyberdefense. We plan to tap into that pool of expertise. Hitachi ABB Power Grids Canada is proud to host this new center in our Montreal location, and to contribute to the Canadian economy and help attract future talent to the area.”
Located at the company’s state-of-the-art country headquarters in Montreal, the Center will spearhead Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ engagement with other researchers in the area that are focused on applying the power of pioneering and digital technologies to make grids stronger, smarter, and more sustainable. It will also foster collaborations with key customers in the region, which make important contributions to the evolution of energy infrastructure.
Source: Hitachi ABB Power Grids