ZURICH and SEOUL — Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, and Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group, one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration on high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) grid infrastructure worldwide. Building on their longstanding relationship, the companies are strengthening their collaboration to shape the evolving global energy landscape.
Power grids are rapidly evolving as countries modernize infrastructure and integrate more clean energy to meet rising electrification demand from mobility, industry, and data centers. With variability increasing across the system, flexibility is now critical – placing AC solutions at the core of efficient transmission, distribution, and cross-border electricity flow.
As part of this collaboration, Hitachi Energy and Samsung C&T will combine their complementary strengths to identify, assess, and pursue AC opportunities. Hitachi Energy brings world-leading expertise in grid technologies, advanced engineering and design, electrical systems, and integrated digital solutions, while Samsung C&T contributes its extensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery capability.
“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. 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.” ~Niklas Persson, CEO of Grid Integration Business Unit, Hitachi Energy
“Our proven collaboration model in the UAE and Australia will become a powerful competitive advantage in global power infrastructure markets. We will continue to lead complex cross-border transmission projects with integrated solutions that span both direct and alternating current technologies.” ~Lee Byung-soo, Executive Vice President, Samsung C&T
The MoU establishes a strategic framework for the two companies to align on AC prospects, developing a shared go-to‑market roadmap and an opportunity pipeline. The agreement builds on the companies’ established track record of successful collaboration across multiple global projects – particularly in the fast-growing HVDC market – as they work together to deliver innovative, efficient power infrastructure solutions.