Investment in Hitachi Energy’s transformer factory
Hitachi Energy Canada has received $30 million (CAD) to support the establishment of a HVDC simulation center and to upgrade a transformer factory.
Visualization of the Hitachi Energy Transformer Test Lab in Varennes, Québec (Image credit: Hitachi Energy)
Canada, Montréal: Hitachi Energy Canada has received $30 million (CAD) from the Government of Canada to support the establishment of a HVDC simulation center in Montréal and to upgrade and modernize its transformer factory in Varennes. The projects will help address the customer demand for sustainable energy throughout North America. The funding from Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund is part of a $140 million investment announced in April, including funding from Investissement Québec.
The simulation center will help shorten the time to market for large transmission projects by virtually testing HVDC systems before installation. It should be completed before the end of 2027 and will provide a digital representation of its HVDC control and protection system, including real-time transmission network simulation. It will enable collaboration with local and international customers to design, model, and test their systems, improving the deployment time for large and complex projects.
The Varennes factory is Hitachi Energy’s premier manufacturing location for large power transformers in NA, supporting national and regional power grids, and serving HVDC transmission projects like Champlain Hudson Power Express and the modernization of the Châteauguay HVDC system. A new onsite testing facility is a critical element of the company’s efforts to meet the demand for sustainable energy solutions in Québec. The facility designs and engineers a vast range of transformers, including large power step-up transformers, auto-transformers with very high voltage, shunt reactors, and transformers for static compensators and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems. The location’s manufacturing capacity ranges from 100 to 1200 MVA, while its operating voltage reaches 800 kV.
Source: Hitachi Energy
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