Hitachi Energy to accelerate introduction of HVDC technology with Grid United for transmission projects to strengthen US power grid
Houston, Zurich, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at CERAWeek, Hitachi Energy and Grid United, an independent electrical transmission company, announced a collaboration to deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology for Grid United transmission projects that will interconnect the eastern and western regional power grids in the US.
- Houston, Zurich, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at CERAWeek, Hitachi Energy and Grid United, an independent electrical transmission company, announced a collaboration to deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology for Grid United transmission projects that will interconnect the eastern and western regional power grids in the US.
- Long-distance transmission lines are critical in delivering low-cost energy from areas with access to abundant supply to areas with high demand.
- Under an innovative approach known as a capacity reservation agreement, Hitachi Energy will provide HVDC technology to support the development of multiple Grid United HVDC interconnections.
- Michael Skelly, CEO and co-founder of Grid United, said, “With industry leading HVDC technology and a global track record, Hitachi Energy is a needed collaborator for the development of a more resilient and reliable electric power grid.