Replace & Decommission

Retiring assets isn’t something you do every day, so it’s smart to get advice and assistance from experts like the Hitachi Energy Grid Automation team. We can help you cover all the steps of decommissioning equipment.

Assessment and planning
We’ll start with a thorough assessment of your existing equipment to see if retrofits and upgrades could work instead of asset replacement. If a replacement is the best solution, we’ll develop a decommissioning plan that covers environmental concerns, safety precautions, and any regulatory requirements that may exist.

Preparation
If permits are required, the Hitachi Energy team can help you obtain them. We’ll also map out safety protocols and ensure all your staff members who are slated to participate in the decommissioning are properly trained. If isolation and de-energization are needed, we’ll plan for that as well.

Responsible removal and disposal
Our team will follow proper dismantling procedures, aiming to minimize any possible environmental impacts and ensure worker safety. We’re experts at recycling and responsible disposal.

Installation of new equipment
Using industry best practices, we’ll install and commission your new equipment. We’ll also test the assets to ensure that they’re performing correctly and safely. If issues or deficiencies exist, we’ll make adjustments and repairs.

Handover and training for your staff
If you entrust your asset decommissioning and replacement to Hitachi Energy, know that we’re committed to making sure your team can manage the new equipment. We’ll train your workers to get optimal performance from the devices, maintain the equipment, and troubleshoot basic issues.

• Extensive experience: Hitachi Energy’s team members have unmatched experience in replacing utility assets of all types and sizes across the globe.
• Minimal downtime: Our experts can decommission and replace assets in the shortest possible time, reducing any downtime.
• A packaged solution: We can take care of anything from logistics to disposal and installation of your replacement equipment.
• On-time and within budget: At Hitachi Energy, we’ve done enough jobs like yours to understand what complications can come up. We plan for them, we mitigate them, and we get the job done on time.
• Customizable engagements: You choose how little or how much you want us to handle. We’ll work with you to find a service agreement that fits your needs.