Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Hitachi Energy, a market and technology leader in transmission, distribution and grid automation solutions, have announced that they have entered into a collaboration, in order to provide greater customer value and accelerate the energy transition.
The non-exclusive collaboration will support customers' sustainability efforts, including the decarbonization of the energy and industrial sectors. Schneider Electric will be able to use Hitachi Energy’s high-voltage portfolio, while Hitachi Energy can leverage Schneider Electric’s medium-voltage portfolio to provide more comprehensive offerings.
Schneider Electric - Hitachi Energy partnership
Both companies expect this collaborative ecosystem to ensure benefits for customers
This new collaboration builds on the trusted track record, global footprint, and extensive experience of both these sustainable energy technology leaders in delivering projects for renewables, data centers, mining and other industry segments.
Both companies expect this collaborative ecosystem to ensure benefits for customers, across their operational life cycle, including a more holistic offering, strengthened supply chain and enhanced efficiencies.
Helping customers deploy green electricity solutions
“We are launching this collaboration to help our customers deploy the green electricity solutions, instrumental in the fight against climate change,” said Jean-Pascal Tricoire, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Schneider Electric.
Jean-Pascal Tricoire adds, “With Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to leveraging our respective strengths in order to solve our customers’ most pressing energy challenges.”
Advancing to a more sustainable and secure energy system
Claudio Facchin, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hitachi Energy, said “We continue to innovate with technology and business models to advance a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system.”
Claudio Facchin adds, “We have chosen to collaborate with Schneider Electric by enhancing our complementary portfolios and address the need of faster deployment of grid solutions for our customers.”
