Hitachi Energy introduces advanced technologies to support energy transition

To present the range of technological solutions that Hitachi Energy has for future operations was one of the key points of the annual event “Grid Automation business unit”, a Hitachi Energy seminar organized by the company with executives from mining, energy, and utility companies.

"Hitachi Energy is dedicated to the technologies of the future. We are investing a lot of time and effort to support the decarbonization and automation of different markets. We know what we can contribute in terms of technology, growth and what can be improved for optimal control," said Manjay Khazanchi, Global Business Development Manager Utilities, Grid Automation Business, Hitachi Energy.

Patricio Goyeneche, head of the Intra Daily Programming Department of the National Electric Coordinator, who was one of the speakers at the meeting, stated that, in the face of such a dynamic evolution of the electric system, it is necessary to have state-of-the-art technology to continuously monitor all relevant variables.

"In that sense, Hitachi Energy has provided us with state-of-the-art tools that allow us to perform work in the dispatch and control center in a suitable way, with the technical standard and current requirements through a SCADA system. We are currently working on an automation roadmap for several functions," said Patricio Goyeneche.

Meanwhile, Julio Oliveira, Grid Automation Technology Manager at Hitachi Energy, confirmed that major industries are going through drastic changes in technology. "Just as we have Industry 4.0 for the electric power area, we have Grid 4.0. In this scenario, new products are appearing to add greater value to our customers, with the aim of creating applications that are smarter and with lower costs.".

Hitachi Vegetation Manager

One of the highlights of the event was the launch of Hitachi Vegetation Manager, which aims to minimize outages and optimize vegetation management on transmission and distribution lines. This technology stands out for its ability to predict how vegetation will behave and reduce the risk of power outages for both transmission and distribution utilities.

"We can achieve this because we have machine learning and artificial intelligence models, which help us detect risks, so that companies will not be affected by any type of outage, whether it is caused by vegetation or fire. We are pioneers in this technology," said Luis Campusano, Latam Manager for Enterprise Software at Hitachi Energy.