– Hitachi Energy signed a multi-year agreement with Pattern Energy to support HVDC technologies for the SunZia transmission project
– The agreement includes Hitachi Energy providing service solutions for the HVDC link connecting the SunZia Wind project to Arizona and Western states
– The SunZia Wind project will have a total capacity of 3515 MW, with the HVDC link expected to transmit up to 3000 MW of renewable energy when it enters operation in 2025
Hitachi Energy has signed a multi-year agreement with Pattern Energy to support the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technologies for the SunZia transmission project. This project will connect the SunZia Wind project in New Mexico to Arizona and Western states, providing renewable energy on a large scale. The agreement will focus on providing service solutions for the HVDC link, which is currently under construction and owned by Pattern Energy, a major developer of renewable energy projects worldwide.
The HVDC Light® technology from Hitachi Energy will efficiently transfer and integrate large amounts of wind power over a long distance into the regional power grid. This project is expected to significantly increase the availability of sustainable energy for homes and businesses in the region when it becomes operational in 2025. The SunZia Wind project will have a total power capacity of 3515 MW, providing clean electricity to millions of Americans, with a portion transmitted to Arizona through the HVDC link, making it one of the largest in the US.
Hitachi Energy’s partnership-oriented service offerings, known as EnCompassTM, are designed to ensure long-term support for the SunZia HVDC link. These services include scheduled maintenance, cyber services, on-site engineering support, and lifecycle assessment of the HVDC Light stations. The company’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and long-term partnerships is highlighted through this agreement, which will contribute to the effective operation and reliability of the SunZia transmission project.