As 2024 unfolds, it stands out as a milestone year in Hitachi Energy’s longstanding journey in India, marking 75 years since the company’s establishment. Founded in 1949 under various partnerships and names—including Hindustan Electric and ABB Power Grids—the company has since transformed into Hitachi Energy, becoming a leading pioneer in the energy sector. Its first factory, launched in Vadodara in 1962, was just the beginning of its expansive growth and modernization efforts.
Today, Hitachi Energy in India is home to approximately 7,000 employees across 19 factories located in eight manufacturing sites, along with shared services and a global technology and innovation center in Chennai. This growth highlights the company’s dedication to the Make in India initiative, aiming to serve both domestic and global markets.
Energy & Digital World (EDW)
As a leading technology innovator, Hitachi Energy works closely with customers and partners to foster a sustainable energy future for present and future generations. The company has adhered to a principle of collaboration and co-creation with those most familiar with the challenges. Its flagship customer event series EDW, in India stands on the same guiding principle: to bring together thought leaders and technology experts to define future digital and energy platforms.
Coinciding with its 75th anniversary, Hitachi Energy is kicking off EDW 2024 on April 23rd in Hyderabad. This multi-city event, spanning five months and covering seven cities, will touch upon the latest advancements in grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and digital transformation. The event will also include focused sessions on tailored industry solutions for power quality, data centers, rail, offshore wind, and more. With a core focus of helping customers and partners to gain a deeper understanding of Hitachi Energy expertise across both power and digital systems through in-depth knowledge session.
Hitachi Energy is committed to enhancing the sustainability, flexibility, and security of the global energy system, ensuring a balance of social, environmental, and economic values. The EDW events are crucial for forging strong partnerships and collaborations with discerning clients, enabling the company to not only power industries, transportation, and utilities but also to enhance the lives of millions in India.
The company’s contributions in India align closely with national projects under Actions@75, having played a key role in achieving the “one nation, one grid” vision. Over a third of India’s renewable energy capacity utilizes Hitachi Energy’s technologies, which also facilitate connections to neighboring states for a more flexible regional grid. Additionally, the company supports half of India’s HVDC links, from the first at Vindhyachal to the latest bidirectional Raigarh-Pugalur link. In the transportation sector, Hitachi Energy has collaborated with Indian Railways to develop indigenous Scott Transformers essential for high-speed rail networks, and its power automation solutions are used in over 90% of the country’s metro systems.
Through 75 years of operation in India, Hitachi Energy has been part of a significant transformative journey, contributing to a sustainable energy future that extends beyond mere products and technologies.
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