Zurich, SWITZERLAND - This collaboration should bring considerable benefits to the efficient implementation of offshore wind projects.

Hitachi Energy has announced that together with Petrofac, they have entered into a collaboration to provide grid integration and associated infrastructure to support the rapidly growing offshore wind market.

According to Hitachi Energy, this collaboration builds on the complementary core technologies and expertise of both companies in offshore wind to support the decarbonization of power systems and deliver clean energy. It covers high-voltage direct current, as well as high-voltage alternating current solutions.

This collaboration should bring considerable benefits to the efficient implementation of offshore wind projects and help accelerate the energy transition.

"We are delighted to collaborate with Petrofac to help meet the growing need for large-scale offshore wind generation and deliver clean renewable electricity to consumers." said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business.

Source: Hitachi Energy