Hitachi Energy and Samsung C&T have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand collaboration on high-voltage alternating current grid infrastructure worldwide.
Hitachi Energy said the agreement will see the companies combine expertise to identify and pursue AC grid opportunities as demand for electrification grows.
The company added that the partnership will focus on delivering resilient and flexible infrastructure to support renewable integration and cross-border electricity flows.
The MoU establishes a framework to align on AC prospects and develop a shared go-to-market roadmap and opportunity pipeline.
The collaboration builds on an existing relationship across global projects, including work in the HVDC market.
“The global energy landscape is entering a defining decade for its energy future, and resilient AC grid infrastructure is foundational to making the transition work,” said Niklas Persson, chief executive of grid integration business unit at Hitachi Energy.
“This expanded collaboration with Samsung C&T brings together leading technology and execution capabilities to accelerate grid modernization, strengthen resilience, and enable the large-scale integration of renewables – supporting a more connected and energy-secure system.”
“Our proven collaboration model in the UAE and Australia will become a powerful competitive advantage in global power infrastructure markets,” said Byung-soo Lee, executive vice president of Samsung C&T.
“We will continue to lead complex cross-border transmission projects with integrated solutions that span both direct and alternating current technologies.”