Hitachi Energy launches OceaniQ™ — innovative solutions for the offshore environment
- April 4, 2022
Hitachi Energy has launched its OceaniQ™ portfolio for the offshore energy environment, which will be showcased at the imminent annual WindEurope event in Bilbao, Spain.
Hitachi Energy has created OceaniQ to help accelerate the clean energy transition. OceaniQ will result in greater volumes of wind power being efficiently harvested and integrated into the world’s energy system, an official release by Hitachi Energy said.
Applications
OceaniQ addresses applications for fixed platforms, floating structures and sub-sea power systems for wind, marine and other off-shore operators. Hitachi Energy rigorously designs its OceaniQ products, services and solutions in collaboration with customers and partners, which are designed to solve the specific needs of offshore energy operators.
Key features
Key characteristics of OceaniQ solutions feature a modular design to enable timely installation and the ability to quickly connect energy assets to onshore. OceaniQ solutions take advantage of digitalization, enabling safe and secure remote monitoring and other services such as predictive maintenance. De-signs are also ruggedized to withstand harsh marine conditions, minimizing the need for physical service over their lifetime. OceaniQ solutions also embody therigorous application of lifecycle thinking.
Starting with offshore transformers
The first products to be announced as part of the OceaniQ portfolio are Hitachi Energy’s recently announced transformers for offshore floating applications.
OceaniQ™ transformers and shunt reactors are key equipment in the grid infrastructure that enables the transmission of electricity generated in offshore wind farms. This full and qualified range of equipment has been developed in partnership with the forefront floating offshore developers. It brings in world-leading experience to meet requirements, featuring a lightweight, compact, and modular design that comprises of specially-designed transformer active part, tank, and components.
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New additions soon
The company expects to announce new additions to the OceaniQ portfolio in the coming months. The launch of OceaniQ follows the company’s recent launches of IdentiQ™ – its digital twin solutions for HVDC and power quality– and EconiQ™ – its portfolio of solutions which are proven to deliver an exceptional environmental performance resulting in significant reductions in carbon footprint.
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