Power and Distribution Transformers Factory in Bac Ninh, Vietnam.
Bac Ninh, Vietnam, November 28, 2023 – Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, celebrates a significant milestone with the inauguration of its cutting-edge Transformers Factory in Bac Ninh, Vietnam.
With a rich history spanning over three decades, Hitachi Energy has played a pivotal role in supporting Vietnam’s infrastructure and industry, contributing to the country’s energy transformation by integrating more than 30 percent of its renewable energy to the grid.
“Vietnam’s Power Development Plan sets clear pathways for carbon neutral energy system by 2050, including strengthening its position as a clean technologies manufacturing base in the region,” said Chandan Singh, Country Managing Director – Vietnam, Hitachi Energy. “This factory underscores the our continued commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions.”
“Our new transformers factory embodies Hitachi Energy’s dedication to advancing technology, ensuring exceptional quality, and adhering to world-leading manufacturing processes,” said N Venu, MD & CEO, India and South Asia, Hitachi Energy, at the inauguration. “This expansion ensures that our operations in Vietnam can contribute significantly to the energy transition in the region and the world.”
This modern transformers’ factory specializes in liquid-filled power and distribution transformers and is set to nearly double the previous factory’s annual capacity all while adhering to the most stringent global standards. This expansion empowers utilities, industries, and infrastructure sectors across Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa to enhance transformer asset performance while minimizing environmental impact.
This investment aligns with the company’s global capacity expansion plan to meet accelerating energy transition demand*3. Bruno Melles, Managing Director, Business Unit Transformers, Hitachi Energy, concluded: “The Bac Ninh factory inauguration confirms our strong commitment to lead the clean energy transition, but it is also connected with what we have at the core of our purpose: People, sustainability and innovation”.
The Bac Ninh Transformers factory currently employs more than 500 people to support the social and economic progress of the local community. The company is also committed towards sustainability with the factory receiving the LEED Gold certification*2, with the use of 100 percent fossil-free electricity in its own operations and has designed following environmentally responsible measures such as high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) roof materials, rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, and indoor air quality monitoring with CO2 sensors.
As an example of the business commitment to developing innovative solutions for the energy industry, the factory will produce distribution transformers with TVP® (Transient Voltage Protection) Technology*4. This revolutionary solution significantly enhances the reliability of distribution transformers, offering complete protection against transient voltages in multiple applications like Data Centers, Solar and Wind renewable generation.”
For more information or to arrange a tour of the new facility, please contact Mr Son Hoang Thanh at son.hoangthanh@hitachienergy.com
References:
*1 Learn more about Hitachi Energy Sustainability 2030 Strategy: https://www.hitachienergy.com/sustainability
*2 LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design: https://www.usgbc.org/leed
*3 Learn more about Hitachi Energy’s other capacity expansion and investments here: https://www.hitachienergy.com/news/press-releases/2023/10/hitachi-energy-passes-150-gw-in-hvdc-links-integrated-into-the-power-system-expands-capacity-to-meet-accelerating-energy-transition-demand
*4 Link to TVP campaign landing page: https://www.hitachienergy.com/me/en/products-and-solutions/transformers/distribution-transformers/transient-voltage-protection-tvp-for-transformers
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of over $10 billion USD.
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Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.
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