HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) - Hitachi Energy
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Technology / Service Summary
HVDC is highly efficient for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances, integration of renewables and interconnecting grids, opening up new sustainable transmission solutions.
Purpose
HVDC is vital for energy transition, efficiently connecting remote renewable sources to load centers, while enabling interconnections to exchange renewable energy between regions.
Feature
- Low transmission loss
- Large amounts of power can be transmitted over long distances
- Suitable for interconnection of grids with different frequencies
Effect
Advancing the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral, resilient society with power and energy management systems, that can support the mass-introduction of non-fossil power while minimizing energy costs.
Controlled Substance
Applicable Regions / Countries
- Japan
- Central/South Asia
- Middle East
- Europe
Accomplishments
In the UAE, Hitachi Energy has been awarded a contract to connect ADNOC’s offshore operations to the onshore power grid, the most powerful power-from-shore solution in the MENA region to date.
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Related SDGs Goals
- 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
