Hitachi Energy and Samsung C&T Expand Grid Partnership
Hitachi Energy and Samsung C&T have expanded their strategic collaboration to focus on power grid infrastructure projects in Europe, as demand for electricity and grid modernization accelerates across the region.
The companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Zurich on April 13, extending an existing partnership that began in 2024 with a focus on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems. The latest agreement broadens cooperation to include high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) technologies, creating a more comprehensive framework across the power transmission sector.
The expanded collaboration aims to combine HVDC—typically used for long-distance, high-capacity transmission—with HVAC systems, which underpin the stability of existing grids. Together, these technologies are intended to support more flexible and resilient electricity networks, particularly for cross-border transmission.
Both companies indicated that Europe is a primary focus, where electricity demand is rising due to electrification trends in transport, industrial activity, and data center expansion. Grid operators across the region are increasing investment in infrastructure upgrades to manage variability and integrate renewable energy sources.
Under the agreement, the companies plan to jointly develop project pipelines, coordinate market strategies, and pursue large-scale infrastructure opportunities. They are already collaborating on projects including subsea power transmission and interconnection initiatives in regions such as the Middle East and Australia.
Hitachi Energy brings expertise in grid technologies, including transformers, automation, and power electronics, with deployments in more than 140 countries. Samsung C&T contributes engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) capabilities for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
Executives from both companies stated that the expanded partnership is intended to support grid modernization, improve reliability, and enable greater integration of renewable energy across interconnected systems.
Source: hitachienergy.com
