Hitachi Energy has launched its OceaniQ portfolio for the offshore energy environment.
OceaniQ, which will be showcased this week at the annual WindEurope event in Bilbao, Spain, has been created to help accelerate the clean energy transition.
Hitachi Energy said the portfolio will result in greater volumes of wind power being efficiently harvested and integrated into the world’s energy system.
Combining cross-industry competence from the power and marine sectors, OceaniQ addresses applications for fixed platforms, floating structures and sub-sea power systems for wind, marine and other offshore operators.
OceaniQ solutions feature a modular design to enable timely installation and the ability to quickly connect energy assets to onshore.
Hitachi Energy said OceaniQ solutions take advantage of digitalisation, enabling safe and secure remote monitoring and other services such as predictive maintenance.
Designs are also ‘ruggedized’ to withstand harsh marine conditions, it added.
The first products to be announced as part of the OceaniQ portfolio are transformers for offshore floating applications.
Hitachi Energy managing director of the transformers business Bruno Melles said: “In OceaniQ, our world-class engineers take pride in pioneering solutions that overcome harsh offshore conditions and ultimately, help society move towards a carbon-neutral future.
“Floating electrical systems are an important development in the evolution of the offshore renewable industry that will open up tremendous opportunities and unlock new business models that are built on clean power.
“OceaniQ is fully in the spirit of Hitachi Energy’s Purpose, which is focused on advancing a sustainable energy future for all.”
Hitachi Energy Head of Renewables Alfredo Parres said: “Wind power is one of Earth’s bountiful and free-giving natural resources and through the OceaniQ offshore portfolio, customers will be able to harness and integrate it more efficiently.
“Through OceaniQ, we are building a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system by bringing together our experts in offshore applications and wind farm connections to develop and build the solutions needed for a more integrated, interconnected and high-quality power grid.
“I am excited to be discussing OceaniQ with customers at WindEurope this week and how together, we can continue to pioneer technologies that maximize the full potential of offshore wind.”