Hitachi Energy has been selected by SSEN Transmission to provide onshore high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations, enabling the integration of bulk renewables into the UK power grid. The agreement includes up to five HVDC "power corridors," capable of transporting future renewable power from northern Scotland to higher consumption areas in the south. With a total capacity of 10 GW, this renewable electricity will power around 10 million UK homes. The HVDC links will bolster power transmission in the northern UK and support the integration of new renewable electricity generation, aligning with the UK's Net Zero Strategy.

Niklas Persson, Managing Director at Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business, expressed pride in the collaboration with SSEN Transmission, emphasizing the company's commitment to deploying innovative solutions and speeding up the energy transition. The HVDC technology will play a vital role in securing power transmission and bringing renewable power to communities across the country. The first two projects, Arnish-Beauly and Spittal-Peterhead, have been defined, and three additional projects are underway, with the HVDC links set to enter operation from 2030 onwards.

In addition to the partnership with SSE, Hitachi Energy is actively involved in key HVDC projects in the UK, including the Caithness Moray and Shetland links, and the Dogger Bank Windfarm project, the world's largest offshore wind farm. Hitachi Energy's dedication to sustainable energy solutions is also evident in their large-scale agreement with TenneT to supply 12 GW of offshore wind connections in the Netherlands and Germany, solidifying their position as leaders in the global shift towards renewable energy.

Source: Hitachi