Innovation
EconiQ: Pioneering a Sustainable Future for Power Grids
As the global energy sector accelerates toward electrification and decarbonization, utilities and grid operators face mounting pressure to adopt eco-efficient technologies for high-voltage equipment. One of the most significant advancements in this transition is EconiQ, Hitachi Energy’s portfolio of sustainable solutions designed to minimize environmental impact while maintaining reliability and performance.
Technip Energies joins forces with IIT Madras for sustainable energy technologies
- Aug 29, 2023
Technip Energies has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to explore opportunities under various domains of energy research.
Siemens launches dry-type pole mounted transformer for American market
- Apr 20, 2022
Siemens Energy has launched “CAREPOLE” — an innovative dry-type single-phase transformer for pole applications.
World’s first collaboration to replace SF6 from existing HV equipment
- Dec 17, 2021
National Grid, a leading grid operator in UK and USA, has partnered with Hitachi Energy in a pilot project to replace SF6 with a greener alternative. The pilot project will be conducted at the Richborough substation in Kent.
World’s first power transmission solution with holistic cloud connectivity
- Apr 14, 2021
Siemens Energy has launched the world’s first power transmission solution with holistic cloud connectivity and designated web application suite at Hannover Messe, Germany.
Siemens introduces fluorinated gas-free RMU for up to 24kV
- Apr 8, 2021
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has introduced the 8DJH 24 switchgear, a ring main unit (RMU) for line voltages up to 24kV, completely free of fluorinated gases.
Wärtsilä launches grid-balancing technology, ramp-up in two minutes
- Mar 31, 2021
Wärtsilä has announced the launch of its grid balancing technology that is capable of ramping up to 10+ MW in two minutes.
Siemens installs process bus technology at new HV substation
- Nov 18, 2020
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has installed process bus technology at the new high-voltage substation in Los Sauces for Luz del Sur, one of the largest distribution network operators in Peru.
Innovative load-break switch from Siemens
- Nov 3, 2020
Siemens Smart infrastructure is continually expanding its portfolio for climate-neutral power distribution. In the medium-voltage switchgear of the blue portfolio, the company has completely eliminated fluorine-based gas mixtures (F-gases) while retaining the compact design and safe, proven operation.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches ecosystem for transformer digitalization
- Sep 22, 2020
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched the TXpertTM Ecosystem for digitalization of transformers.